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Blue Princess Holly (Blue Holly)

Ilex × meserveae

Blue Princess Holly (Blue Holly) is a moderate-growing perennial, hardy in USDA zones 5-9, that matures to about 2–12 ft. It does best in full sun and part shade with moderate water needs in well-drained, moist and occasionally-wet soil. Expect green and white blooms in spring. It attracts bees, pollinators and songbirds, stands up well to deer and grows happily in containers.

USDA zones
5-9
Sun
Full sun, Part shade
Water
Moderate
Mature size
2–12 ft
Growth rate
Medium
Maintenance
Medium
Soil
Well-drained, Moist, Occasionally-wet
Bloom color
Green, White
Bloom season
Spring
Attracts
Bees, Pollinators, Songbirds
Tough against
Deer
Toxic to
People
Native to
World-wide.

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