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Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Longwood Blue'

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 0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Spread 0.6 - 1.5 m (2 - 5 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay
Soil pH acidic

Description The deciduous shrub Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Longwood Blue' (bluebeard) bears showy, greyish violet and fragrant blossoms during late summer to mid fall. The showy matte foliage is greyish green and light grey in colour, medium in texture and fragrant. Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Longwood Blue' (bluebeard) has smooth bark that is aromatic. A specimen plant, Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Longwood Blue' (bluebeard) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, hedge, foundation, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Longwood Blue' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits, and it is tolerant of drought.
Cautions Be advised that Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Longwood Blue' (bluebeard) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.