This breakthrough selection has all the fragrance and butterfly appeal of traditional varieties in a small, easy to maintain package. Blue Chip stays under 3 feet without any pruning in most climates, but may reach up to 6 feet in warmer areas. It blooms continuously from mid-summer to mid-fall and is sterile so will not set seedlings. Great for borders and perennial beds. Evergreen in mild climates; perfect for season-long annual color in colder winter areas.
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall and wide in most climates but up to 6 ft. in warmer regions.
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Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form
Problems/Solutions
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate
Moderate
Flower Attributes
Fragrant, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Patent Act
Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Landscape Use
Border, Container
Flower Color
Purple
Foliage Color
Dark Green
Care Instructions
Prefers well-drained, fertile soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; reduce frequency once established. Clip spent flowers to promote continued bloom. May die to the ground in colder zones, regrowing from the roots in spring. Elsewhere, prune in late fall or early spring. Feed in spring.
History
Gold Medal, Plantarium; 2010 'Showstopper Plant' from the NC Cooperative Extension Service; Bronze Medal, Green for Life, Poland
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Details
Bloom Time
Mid summer to first frost.
Deciduous/Evergreen
Deciduous
Special Features
Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form
Problems/Solutions
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate
Moderate
Flower Attributes
Fragrant, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Patent Act
Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
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Style
Landscape Use
Border, Container
Flower Color
Purple
Foliage Color
Dark Green
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Care
Care Instructions
Prefers well-drained, fertile soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; reduce frequency once established. Clip spent flowers to promote continued bloom. May die to the ground in colder zones, regrowing from the roots in spring. Elsewhere, prune in late fall or early spring. Feed in spring.
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History
History
Gold Medal, Plantarium; 2010 'Showstopper Plant' from the NC Cooperative Extension Service; Bronze Medal, Green for Life, Poland
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We no longer grow this plant
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We no longer grow this plant
This page is for reference only. If you are looking for a plant to purchase, please use our My Plantfinder to discover the perfect plant for your garden.
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We no longer grow this plant. For replacement suggestions, check out the plants “You May Also Like” below.
About Us
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.