Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Blue Mist'
Blue Mist Bluebeard
Blue Mist
Blue Spirea
Plant Family:
Lamiaceae
Med - Lg Shrub (usually >3' and never < 1.5')
Flower:
Blue
Blooms :
Jul
to:
Sep
Late summer flowers are said to resemble clouds of blue smoke or mist
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
Yes
Foliage:
Gray-Green
Pat Kolling
Oval to elliptic green leaves are aromatic when brushed with a hand
Oregon Native?
No
West State Native?
No
Native to East Asia
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
5
Water Needs:
L
Sun Needs:
Partial Sun
Deer Resistant?
Yes
Firewise?
No
Height:
5'
Spread:
5'
Growth Rate:
Medium
Native Habitat:
Soil:
Well drained
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Low
Fertilizer:
Little
Mulch:
Long Term:
Winter:
Spring:
Blue Mist Shrub (Caryopteris sp.) Bloom on new growth. Cut back to 6 to 8 inches in the spring. Newer varieties can be very sensitive to cold and shouldn't be cut back until buds begin to green. https://extension.oregonstate.edu/sites/default/files/documents/12281/springpruningguide.pdf
Summer:
Fall:
Common Problems
Diseases:
No serious disease problems. Crowns may rot in wet, poorly-drained soils.
Insects:
No serious insect problems.
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