Sunshine Blue II Bluebeard

Sunshine Blue® II is a compact bluebeard selected for yellow foliage and blue late-season flowers. Its verified cultivar denomination is ‘SMNCVH’; the breeder lists it for zones 5–9 at about 3 feet tall and wide. ## Garden Use Use it in a sunny perennial border, low hedge, or container where the blue flowers contrast with bright foliage. The breeder describes the rounded plant as a pollinator selection; allow room for its roughly 3-foot spread. ## Seasonal Interest and Siting The [breeder profile](https://www.provenwinnerscolorchoice.com/product/sunshine-blue-ii-bluebeard/) identifies yellow foliage, blue flowers, full sun, and flowering from late summer into fall. Plant in well-drained soil. The breeder reports low-to-average water needs and drought tolerance once established. ## Mature Size Allow about 3 feet in height and width. The breeder’s approximate mature dimensions are close to the current 0.8-meter catalog points. ## Maintenance Cut stems back hard each spring after new growth begins to emerge. Avoid high-fertility conditions, which can make the plant open and floppy. The cultivar denomination and patent number are documented in the [plant patent record](https://patents.google.com/patent/USPP28093P2/en).