Scientific Name : Caryopteris clandonensis
Common Name : Bluebeard
Hardiness Zone : 6a - 9b
Hardiness Degree : -20°F (-29°C)
Blooming Season : Summer, Autumn, Late Summer
Plant Habit : Upright
Characteristics : Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant Flowers, Heat Tolerant
Water : Light
Fertilizer : Once a month
Spacing : 24 - 30" (61 - 76cm)
Height : 24 - 36" (61 - 91cm)
Width : 24 - 36" (61 - 91cm)
Exposure : Sun
General Information : Attractive compact, mounding shrub with fragrant blooms of deep purple-blue, backed by silvery gray leaves.
A wonderful border for perennial beds, or use along walks and entryways.
Idea & Tips : Avoid heavy wet clay type soils.
Prune in Spring.
Grower Information : Purple flowers complement dark green foliage.
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