Bluebeard (Caryopteris x clandonensis)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Bluebeard
Caryopteris x clandonensis

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Flowers of the cultivar 'Blue Mist'
Flowers of the cultivar 'Blue Mist'
 
Features
Clusters of small blue or blue-purple flowers from late summer into autumn; gray-green foliage; light brown seedheads can add mild interest in winter. 
 
Culture
Full sun to light shade, drought tolerant. 
 
Cultivars
  • 'Blue Mist' - Powder blue flowers.
  • 'Dark Knight' - Purple-blue flowers.
  • 'Longwood Blue' - 4 feet tall with blue violet flowers.
 
 
Mature Height
2-3 Feet
 
Size
Small
 
 
Mature Width
2-3 Feet
 
Mature Form
Rounded  
 
Native To:
Of hybrid origin 
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 8 
 
Soil Conditions
Dry
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Tolerance
Dry Sites
Wind
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
 
 
Uses
Border
Foundation
Massing
Specimen
 
 
Foliage Color
Green
Silver/White
 
 
Fall Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

In zones 4 and 5, the plant will die back to the ground like a herbaceous perennial. This does not affect flowering as flowering will occur on new growth produced each year.
 
Additional Notes

 

 
Related Resources
Home, Yard & Garden Pest Guide
Illinois Commercial Landscape and Turfgrass Pest Management Handbook
U of IL - Distance Diagnosis through Digital Imaging
U of IL - Plant Clinic
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