Caryopteris incana 'Blue Myth'

Common Name: Blue Mist Shrub, Bluebeard

This new seed form of Caryopteris developed by Sahin Seeds offers a compact, shorter habit and showy clusters of vibrant blue-purple flowers from midsummer into fall. The aromatic, fuzzy, grey-green leaves are presented on nicely branched stems.

This late bloomer is especially valuable because it looks its best when many other perennials are done for the season. When planted in mass, it will surely catch everyone's attention, and the foliage will remain fresh-looking all summer long due to its drought tolerance.

Caryopteris is a woody perennial or sub-shrub that grows to be the size of a small shrub. In fact, it can be used in place of shrubs in the landscape. Allow it plenty of space to achieve maximum impact.

Height:

2.0 Feet

Spread:

3.0 Feet

Hardiness Zones:

5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

Purple-blue shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Midsummer Late Summer Early Fall

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Eclectic

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Drought Tolerant Fragrant Flowers Fragrant Foliage Mass Planting

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Caryopteris grows best in full sun and loose, loamy, well-drained soil. It is very tolerant of heat and drought and detests wet soil. Flowers are formed on new growth, so the stems can be cut back at any time. In fact, the best time to prune caryopteris is just after the new growth starts to appear in spring. Fall pruning is not recommended.

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