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    Caryopteris divaricata

    Also Known As

    • Blue Spirea
    • Bluebeard

    Plant type

    shrub, perennial

    size

    • H: 5'
    • W: 5'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Caryopteris divaricata plant details

    Caryopteris divaricata is a broadleaf deciduous perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Caryopteris divaricata

    Plant type: perennial shrub
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 5 FT wide, 5 FT tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in fall and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Caryopteris divaricata

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Japanese species, large blue flowers with prominent stamens in late summer, 5' very showy, and unlike the better-known species, seldom offered. We like to grow it in our large mixed perennial border, and it really is more of a woody based perennial than a shrub. The curled blue flowers with their strongly exerted stamens never fail to catch a passing eye.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Caryopteris divaricata plant

    How to Grow Caryopteris divaricata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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