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Caryopteris x clandonensis

Family Verbenaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
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 loam
Soil pH neutral

Description The shrub Caryopteris x clandonensis (blue mist shrub) bears showy, white and fragrant blossoms during early autumn to mid-autumn. The matte foliage is medium green and greyish green in colour, medium in texture and fragrant. Caryopteris x clandonensis (blue mist shrub) has smooth bark that is aromatic. A specimen plant, Caryopteris x clandonensis (blue mist shrub) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Border, hedge, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics This shrub attracts butterflies to your garden. Caryopteris x clandonensis tolerates drought.
Cautions The growth rate of Caryopteris x clandonensis (blue mist shrub) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Depending upon your local conditions, Caryopteris x clandonensis (blue mist shrub) may be invasive. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.