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Psorothamnus Species, Indigo Bush

Psorothamnusschottii

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Family

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Psorothamnus (sor-oh-THAM-nus)

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Species

schottii (SHOT-ee-eye)

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Synonym

Dalea schottii

Parosela schottii

Psorodendron schottii

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Blue-Violet

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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