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Caryopteris ×clandonensis 'Blue Mist'

Common name(s): Blue-mist Spirea
Family name: Verbenaceae
Common family name: Verbena Family
USDA hardiness zone(s): 5
Perennation: perennial
Light level: sun
Flower color: blue
Plant height: 3 feet
Plant spread: 5 feet
Deciduous: deciduous
Growth form: bushy
Leaf color: blue
Range: Cultivated
Habit: shrub - clonal
Special characteristics: Drought Tolerant, Fragrance, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant

A compact showy shrub which comes into its glory in late summer when the powder blue blooms show off against the muted green foliage. Bees and butterflies adore their late blue-purple flowers. 2-4 feet tall and wide.

Somewhat drought tolerant. Blooms on new growth, so prune in early spring.

Zones 5 - 9

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