Caryopteris (Bluebeard)

Caryopteris x clandonensis

Caryopteris (Bluebeard) (Caryopteris x clandonensis) is a medium-growing shrub, hardy in USDA zones 6-9, that matures to about 2-3 ft. It does best in full sun in well-drained soil. Expect blue blooms in summer. It attracts butterflies, stands up well to deer, drought and pests.

USDA zones

6-9

Sun

Full sun

Mature size

2-3 ft

Growth rate

Medium

Maintenance

Medium

Soil

Well-drained

Bloom color

Blue

Bloom season

Summer

Attracts

Butterflies

Tough against

Deer, Drought, Pests