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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 5–9Type Perennial, ShrubClimate Temperate
Blue Mist Shrub, Blue Beard (Caryopteris X Clandonensis) — its compact size and alluring color make it an ideal candidate for borders

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial, Shrub
Family
Verbenaceae
Climate
Temperate

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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) — or as a specimen in a mixed bed; making it a low-maintenance choice for xeriscaped gardens and
Blue Mist Shrub, Blue Beard (Caryopteris X Clandonensis) — and often referred to as Bluebeard
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) — perennial / shrub with blue blooms
Blue Mist Shrub, Blue Beard (Caryopteris X Clandonensis) — aromatic flowers that are a true blue hue; blue flowers in the garden
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) — is a compact perennial with a height and spread of 2 to 3 feet; aromatic flowers that are a true
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) — Thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, and displays drought tolerance once established
Blue Mist Shrub, Blue Beard (Caryopteris X Clandonensis) — making it a low-maintenance choice for xeriscaped gardens and water-conservation, image 33
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) — its compact size and alluring color make it an ideal candidate for borders; scientifically named
Blue Mist Shrub, Blue Beard (Caryopteris X Clandonensis) — perennial / shrub with blue blooms; is a delightful deciduous perennial that can add a splash of
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) — It is drought tolerant once established; the Blue Mist Shrub prefers full sun to part shade and
Blue Mist Shrub, Blue Beard (Caryopteris X Clandonensis) — blue flowers in the garden
Caryopteris X Clandonensis
Caryopteris X Clandonensis
Caryopteris X Clandonensis
Caryopteris X Clandonensis
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