Caryopteris ‘Blue Mist’ (Bluebeard) #3
$39.99
Caryopteris ‘Blue Mist’ is a deciduous, compact shrub with a rounded habit and vibrant blue flowers in late summer to fall, attracting pollinators.
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Description
Caryopteris ‘Blue Mist’ (Bluebeard) is a deciduous, compact, flowering shrub known for its late-summer to fall profusion of small, fragrant blue flowers that attract butterflies, bees, and pollinators. It forms a rounded, mounding habit with medium-green foliage that may take on subtle fall color before dropping.
This shrub is perfect for borders, mixed perennial beds, pollinator gardens, or as a low hedge accent. ‘Blue Mist’ is heat-tolerant, drought-tolerant once established, and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. Light pruning in early spring encourages healthy growth and maximizes flowering.
Care Instructions:
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Deciduous shrub (leaves drop in winter)
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Prefers full sun for best flowering
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Plant in well-drained soil
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Moderate watering until established; drought-tolerant once mature
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Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and encourage blooms
Key Features:
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Deciduous shrub with compact, rounded mounding habit
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Profuse blue flowers late summer to fall
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Attracts butterflies, bees, and other pollinators
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Heat and drought-tolerant once established
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Low-maintenance, ideal for borders or mixed perennial beds
