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Hardiness: USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure: Light Shade
Danger: N/A
Bloom Color: Red Dark Blue
Bloom Time: Mid Spring Late Spring/Early Summer Mid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall Mid Fall Blooms repeatedly
Foliage: Evergreen
Other details: This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Soil pH requirements: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Propagation Methods: From herbaceous stem cuttings From woody stem cuttings From softwood cuttings From semi-hardwood cuttings From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
On Sep 15, 2006, Leehallfae from Seattle, WA wrote:
Ballerina Blue is very pretty, and apparently an easy to care for plant. It was in a container, and was put into the yard about 2 months ago, and is already producing more blossoms.
On May 18, 2005, hanna1 from Castro Valley, CA (Zone 9a) wrote:
An absolutely gorgeous flower! 12"-14"H x 14-18"W spread. Medium growth rate. Foliage is silver green. Heat tolerant. Upright growth habit. Looks great in planters, containers, Greenhouse, window box, baskets.
A tough plant. Upright growth habit. Must have moist soil, daily watering, do not like to dry out.
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Castro Valley, California Citrus Heights, California Pompano Beach, Florida Saint Amant, Louisiana Petal, Mississippi Seattle, Washington
