Rotheca myricoides 'Ugandense'

Blue Butterfly Bush is an evergreen shrub that grows rapidly to 6-10' tall, or 2-4' tall if grown in a container. Rotheca myricoides 'Ugandense' is native to tropical Eastern Africa. The showy flowers resemble butterflies. ‘Ugandense’ is a cultivar that features intense purplish-blue flowers with showy stamens. Grow in organically rich, evenly moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Best performance occurs in part shade. Plants require regular and consistent moisture. (Pot size: 1 gallon)