Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Arthur Simmonds'

blue mist shrub, blue spirea, bluebeard or caryopteris

Family	Verbenaceae
Plant Type	deciduous shrub
Zone	USDA: 5a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread	60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Light	full sun
Soil Moisture	average, well-drained
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Description	The deciduous shrub Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Arthur Simmonds' (blue mist shrub) bears showy, mauve and fragrant blooms during mid-summer to early fall. The foliage is greyish green in colour and fragrant.
Special Characteristics	This deciduous shrub attracts butterflies to your garden.