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Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Worcester Gold'

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 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 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 'Worcester Gold' (blue mist shrub) bears showy, mauve and fragrant blossoms during late summer to mid autumn. The showy matte foliage is medium green in colour, fine in texture and fragrant. Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Worcester Gold' (blue mist shrub) has smooth bark that is fragrant. A specimen plant, Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Worcester Gold' (blue mist shrub) 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 This deciduous shrub attracts butterflies to your garden. Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Worcester Gold' tolerates drought, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.
Cautions This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.