Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Longwood Blue'

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Bluemist Shrub

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9

Wonderfully aromatic and decorative silvery-green toothed foliage is ornamental before violet-blue flowers appear in late summer. Tolerates dry soils and has nice winter interest.

Height

24-36 Inches

Spread

36-48 Inches

Color

Blue/Purple

Bloom Time

July-September

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

May die back in winter. Prune back to new growth in spring.

Good Companions

Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii), Variegated Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis x acutiflora), Pinks (Dianthus gratianopolitanus), Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)

Characteristics & Attributes

Attracts Wildlife

•	Butterflies

Attributes & Uses

•	Cut Flowers
•	Fragrant

Critter Resistance

•	Deer Resistant

Exposure

•

Full Sun

Foliage Color

•	Gray-Green

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•	Summer
•	Fall

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Summer
•	Fall
•	Winter

Soil Moisture Preference

•	Well-drained