Clerodendrum Blue Butterfly Bush Shrub (Two Toned Violet & Blue Flowers) in a 10 in. (3 Gal.) Grower Pot

A low maintenance lanky shrub grown primarily for its 2 toned violet and light blue orchid-like flowers that resemble a butterfly in flight. Blooms in mid to late summer, thrives in heat and humidity, an open multi stemmed evergreen shrub with attractive bland green foliage. Good choice for attracting birds, bees and butterflies to the yard. Not to be confused with Buddleia Butterfly Bushes, this is a different plant, a spreading habit, choose a site where garden visitors can get a close view of the unique flowers. Grows 6-10 ft. tall in ideal conditions, which is partial shade in warm months coupled with plenty of moisture.

• Botanical Name:  Clerodendrum ugandense
• Interesting orchid-like flowers resemble a butterfly
• Versatile plant for an accent, hedge, containers and general garden use
• Thrives in heat and humidity of deep south
• Grows 6-10 ft. when planted in ground, about 4 ft, as a potted plant
• OverWinter outdoors only in USDA plant hardiness zones 9-10, in cooler climates treat as an annual and replace each year, not cold hardy
• Full Sun is best for flower production, will tolerate partial shade with limited or no blooming
• Prune only after flowers fade to avoid removal of next year's blooms
• To accommodate mature size or when planting in groups, space 3 ft, away from other plants or structures