Blue Mist Shrub, Blue Beard

Caryopteris X Clandonensis

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Overview

Blue Mist Shrub (Caryopteris x clandonensis), also known as Bluebeard, is a compact perennial with a height and spread of 2 to 3 feet. Renowned for its profuse blue flowers in late summer and fall, it attracts pollinators while providing a splash of color when many other plants fade. Gray-green foliage offers a complementary backdrop. Thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, and displays drought tolerance once established. Hardy to USDA zones 5-9.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 5–9Climate Temperate

Blue Mist Shrub, Blue Beard (Caryopteris X Clandonensis) — Blue Mist Shrub (Caryopteris x clandonensis)

Blue Mist Shrub, Blue Beard (Caryopteris X Clandonensis) — is a compact perennial with a height and spread of 2 to 3 feet

Blue Mist Shrub, Blue Beard (Caryopteris X Clandonensis) — Renowned for its profuse blue flowers in late summer and fall

Blue Mist Shrub, Blue Beard (Caryopteris X Clandonensis) — it attracts pollinators while providing a splash of color when many other plants fade

Blue Mist Shrub, Blue Beard (Caryopteris X Clandonensis) — Gray-green foliage offers a complementary backdrop

Blue Mist Shrub, Blue Beard (Caryopteris X Clandonensis) — Thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, and displays drought tolerance once established

Blue Mist Shrub, Blue Beard (Caryopteris X Clandonensis) — and often referred to as Bluebeard

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Verbenaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Blue Mist Shrub, Blue Beard (Caryopteris X Clandonensis) — Blue Mist Shrub (Caryopteris x clandonensis)

Blue Mist Shrub, Blue Beard (Caryopteris X Clandonensis) — is a compact perennial with a height and spread of 2 to 3 feet

Blue Mist Shrub, Blue Beard (Caryopteris X Clandonensis) — Renowned for its profuse blue flowers in late summer and fall

Blue Mist Shrub, Blue Beard (Caryopteris X Clandonensis) — it attracts pollinators while providing a splash of color when many other plants fade

Blue Mist Shrub, Blue Beard (Caryopteris X Clandonensis) — Gray-green foliage offers a complementary backdrop

Blue Mist Shrub, Blue Beard (Caryopteris X Clandonensis) — Thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, and displays drought tolerance once established

Blue Mist Shrub, Blue Beard (Caryopteris X Clandonensis) — and often referred to as Bluebeard

Blue Mist Shrub, Blue Beard (Caryopteris X Clandonensis) — scientifically named Caryopteris x clandonensis

Blue Mist Shrub, Blue Beard (Caryopteris X Clandonensis) — This compact shrub typically attains a mature size of 2 to 3 feet tall with a similar spread

Blue Mist Shrub, Blue Beard (Caryopteris X Clandonensis) — is a delightful deciduous perennial that can add a splash of vibrant blue to any landscape design

Blue Mist Shrub, Blue Beard (Caryopteris X Clandonensis) — the Blue Mist Shrub prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil

Blue Mist Shrub, Blue Beard (Caryopteris X Clandonensis) — aromatic flowers that are a true blue hue

Blue Mist Shrub, Blue Beard (Caryopteris X Clandonensis) — or as a specimen in a mixed bed

Blue Mist Shrub, Blue Beard (Caryopteris X Clandonensis) — making it a low-maintenance choice for xeriscaped gardens and water-conservation landscapes

Blue Mist Shrub, Blue Beard (Caryopteris X Clandonensis) — its compact size and alluring color make it an ideal candidate for borders

Blue Mist Shrub, Blue Beard (Caryopteris X Clandonensis) — It is drought tolerant once established

Blue Mist Shrub, Blue Beard (Caryopteris X Clandonensis) — perennial / shrub for full; or as a specimen in a mixed bed

Blue Mist Shrub, Blue Beard (Caryopteris X Clandonensis) — Blue Mist Shrub (Caryopteris x clandonensis); it attracts pollinators while providing a, image 39

Blue Mist Shrub, Blue Beard (Caryopteris X Clandonensis) — is a compact perennial with a height and spread of 2 to 3 feet; aromatic flowers that, image 40

Blue Mist Shrub, Blue Beard (Caryopteris X Clandonensis) — Renowned for its profuse blue flowers in late summer and fall; perennial / shrub with, image 41

Blue Mist Shrub, Blue Beard (Caryopteris X Clandonensis) — perennial / shrub for full

Blue Mist Shrub, Blue Beard (Caryopteris X Clandonensis) — Gray-green foliage offers a complementary backdrop; it is drought tolerant once established

Blue Mist Shrub, Blue Beard (Caryopteris X Clandonensis) — blue flowers in the garden

Blue Mist Shrub, Blue Beard (Caryopteris X Clandonensis) — perennial / shrub with blue blooms

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