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Royal Beard Tongue

 
California Native Plant
Plant photo of: Olea europaea
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Susan Frommer

 

Description

This shrubby perennial produces spectacular, blue purple, tubular flowers on spikes, which is quite attractive to hummingbirds. Royal Beard Tongue can reach a mature size of about 3'-4' tall and wide. It is native to Southern California. It is best planted in the fall and blooms from spring through summer.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Design Styles

Desert, Englishcottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Wildgarden

 

Accenting Features

Showyflower

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

 

Location Uses

Bank, Background, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Parkingstrip, Patio, Raisedplanter, Withrocks

 

Special Uses

Cutflowers, Filler, Massplanting, Fireresistant, Naturalizing

 

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Add a rain sensor to your sprinkler controller to automatically interrupt the watering cycle when it rains.