Blue mist shrub; Bluebeard; Blue spirea

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Scientific Name
Caryopteris x clandonensis
Common Name
Blue mist shrub; Bluebeard; Blue spirea

Shrubs
Plant Fact Sheets
Consumer Hort
Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Moderate
Site Requirements: Sun; well-drained, loose, loamy soil
Height: 2 to 3 feet
Width: 2 to 3 feet
Texture: Medium to fine
Form: Light airy shrub; twiggy
Flower/Fruit: Bright blue flowers in late summer
Foliage: Opposite, simple, dull blue-green leaves; 1 to 2" long; whitish below; no fall color; fragrant when crushed
Comments: Drought tolerant; excessive fertilizer will result in rank growth; flowers on new growth; attracts butterflies
Cultivars: See table

Contact Information

Email: Erv_Evans@ncsu.edu

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