High Country Gardens
Baby Blue Rabbitbrush (Ericameria)
The Baby Blue Rabbitbrush is a compact and resilient Colorado native shrub, perfect for adding multi-season interest to your garden. Selected by Plant Select® for its exceptional hardiness, this plant boasts fine, silvery-blue foliage that forms an attractive, neat mound. From late summer through fall, it erupts in dazzling clusters of bright golden-yellow flowers. Thriving in full sun, this waterwise selection is remarkably tolerant of wind, cold, and drought once established. Annual shearing helps maintain its dense form and encourages abundant blooms, making it an indispensable and low-maintenance choice for dry conditions.
$44.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
2302
/ 2688
#2302 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
+14%
Above average
Botanical Name
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/ Ericameria nauseosa var nauseosa ‘Baby Blue’
Who it's for
- Exceptional Drought Tolerance
- Striking Year-Round Foliage
- Vital Late-Season Pollinator Support
Who should skip it
- Slow to Establish
- Requires Specific Pruning
- Needs Excellent Drainage
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Ericameria nauseosa var. nauseosa ‘Baby Blue’
Mature Height
23-36 inches
Mature Spread
24-36 inches
USDA Hardiness Zones
4-9
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Sandy Soil, Clay Soil, Compost Enriched Garden Loam Soil
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Fall
Plant Type
Shrub
Features
- Striking silvery-blue foliage provides year-round appeal.
- Vibrant golden-yellow flowers bloom late summer into fall.
- Compact, dome-like habit creates a tidy garden accent.
- Attracts beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies.
- Extremely resilient and cold-hardy native selection.
- Waterwise plant ideal for dry gardens.
- Low maintenance requirements for easy care.
- Offers multi-season interest for continuous garden beauty.
What customers say
Reviewers consistently commend the Baby Blue Rabbitbrush for its impressive hardiness and reliability, noting its ability to thrive in difficult, dry environments. The plant's distinctive silvery blue foliage is frequently cited as a significant design element, enhancing xeriscape gardens with unique texture and color. Despite some initial comments regarding starter plant size, the overall feedback confirms excellent long term viability and straightforward establishment. This makes it a highly valuable selection for sustainable landscaping projects, offering enduring appeal and resilience.
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