Common Name: Bluebeard Family: Lamiaceae Genus: Caryopteris Species: x clandonensis
Characteristics of Plant
Low, silvery, aromatic woody plants with blue flowers in July-August.
2-3'
prefers full sun, but tolerates part shade with a looser habit
likes good drainage, especially during winter
benefits from extreme hair cut in late winter/early spring before leafing out
loved by bees | Zone Hardiness up to Zone 5
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Sun Exposure Full Sun
Plant Form Upright
Branching
Spreading
Blooms Yes
Flower Color Blue
Fragrance Mild
Reproduces By Seed
Stem Fragments
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