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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 2x2' 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'

Width 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:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.

Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.