Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Arthur J. Simmonds'

Blue Mist Spirea, Bluebeard

Family: Verbenaceae Vervain


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 6A - 9B
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Blue
Bloom time Summer and Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Alpine garden, border, container, ground cover, massing, rock garden
Height 24" to 4' / 60cm to 1.20m
Spread 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous
Leaf color Green, silvery
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Fragrant foliage