Caryopteris 'First Choice' PP11,958

Bluemist Shrub

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

This Bluemist Shrub features compact mounds of foliage and fragrant dark purple-blue flowers.
Earlier flowering and more floriferous hybrid.

Height

30-36 Inches

Spread

36-40 Inches

Color

Blue/Purple

Interesting Notes

Bred by Peter Catt in England. A recent introduction to growers through PlantHaven, Inc.

Bloom Time

July-September

When to Divide

woody shrub

Good Companions

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium), Coneflower (Echinacea ), Sky Blue Aster (Aster azureus), Cottage Pinks (Dianthus plumarius), Japanese Silver Grass (Miscanthus sinensis), Lemon Thyme (Thymus citriodorus)

Characteristics & Attributes

Attracts Wildlife

•	Butterflies

Attributes & Uses

•	Cut Flowers
•	Fragrant

Critter Resistance

•	Deer Resistant

Exposure

•

Full Sun

Foliage Color

•	Dark Green

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•	Fall
•	Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Spring
•	Fall
•	Summer

Soil Moisture Preference

•	Well-drained