Caryopteris x clandonensis (Bluebeard)
Caryopteris x clandonensis (Bluebeard) stems with numerous tiny blue flower clusters and narrow green leaves.
Botanical name: Caryopteris x clandonensis
Common names: Bluebeard, Blue Spirea, Blue Mist shrub
Family: Lamiaceae
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 5-9
Plant form: Small
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: Blue, lavender, purple
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsCaryopteris x clandonensis likes full sun to part shade and very well-drained soil that is not overly rich.
It's an attractive woody shrub with dark green leaves, dark purplish blue flowers, and a compact habit. Misty blue flowers appear in late summer and early autumn.
Similar plants: Caryopteris x clandonensis (Bluebeard)
Caryopteris x clandonensis (Bluebeard) growing with dense clusters of small blue flowers and green leaves.
Caryopteris x clandonensis (Bluebeard) cluster of small blue flowers blooming alongside narrow grey-green leaves
Caryopteris x clandonensis (Bluebeard) shrub covered in dense clusters of small blue flowers and green leaves
Caryopteris x clandonensis (Bluebeard) close up of vibrant blue flower clusters with tiny round buds.
Caryopteris x clandonensis (Bluebeard) blue flower cluster with elongated thin petals on green foliage.
Caryopteris x clandonensis (Bluebeard) cluster of tiny purple flower petals surrounding long delicate thin stamens
Caryopteris x clandonensis (Bluebeard) with small blue flower clusters nestled among narrow green foliage stems
Caryopteris x clandonensis (Bluebeard) flower with clusters of small petals and long, thin blue stamens.
Caryopteris x clandonensis (Bluebeard) dense clusters of small blue flowers attract a fuzzy bumblebee pollinator.
Caryopteris x clandonensis (Bluebeard) purple flower cluster attracting a honey bee in a close up view
Caryopteris x clandonensis (Bluebeard) purple flower clusters rise above green serrated leaves on slender stems.
Caryopteris x clandonensis (Bluebeard) clusters of small blue flowers on a dense shrub with green leaves
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