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Caryopteris X clandonensis

Blue Mist

Plant photo of: Caryopteris X clandonensis
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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum        Photographer:

 

Description

This 2'x2' mounded shrub with medium grey-green leaves and an open structure is treated as a perennial. Flowers of a sky blue color grow from the axis of the uppermost leaves.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Blue

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Silver

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Raised Planter

Special Uses

Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Check the soil's moisture level before watering.

You can reduce your water use 20-50% by regularly checking the soil before watering.