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Caryopteris X clandonensis

Blue Mist

Plant photo of: Caryopteris X clandonensis
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer:

 

Description

This 2' high by 2' wide mounded shrub with medium gray-green leaves and an open structure is treated as a perennial. Flowers of a sky blue color grow from the axis of the uppermost leaves.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Blue

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Silver

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Raised Planter

Special Uses

Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.