Clusters of blue flowers with reflexed petals bloom in early through mid-summer, becoming Gentian-blue fruit in late fall. The berries are enjoyedby birds. With acidic soil, the flowers will be dark blue, and light bluein alkaline soilsboth very pretty.Protect from cold, drying winds in winter.A Hydrangea cousin and a native from Nepal to China.
Blooms on new wood.
Evergreen in warmer climates. At our location in the Willamette Valley, it is deciduous.
