Melaleuca (Callistemon) citrinus 'Jeffersii'

Purple Bottlebrush: Evergreen shrub 6-10' tall x 4-6' wide feet tall with reddish-purple flowers that fade to lavender in summer-fall. Full sun. Drought tolerant. Smaller than C. citrinus, the 'Jeffers' cultivar is great for smaller gardens. The flowers attracts bees and hummingbirds. Full sun, low water. Deer, gopher and rabbit resistant. Seacoast, wind, clay, sand, heat and drought tolerant once established. Great for containers.