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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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    Caryopteris divaricata 'Snow Fairy'

    aka Bluebeard, Snow Fairy Bluebeard

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Caryopteris divaricata 'Snow Fairy' by Karl Gercens III
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    Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Summer Sorbet' PP15935

    aka Caryopteris clandonensis Summer Sorbet®, Caryopteris incana 'Summer Sorbet', Summer Sorbet Blue Mist Spirea

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Summer Sorbet' PP15935 foliage by Avant Gardens
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    Caryopteris x clandonensis Hint of Gold PP20608

    Scientific Name: Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Lisaura'

    aka Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Hint of Gold', Hint of Gold Blue Mist Shrub, Hint of Gold Bluebeard, Hint of Gold False Blue Spirea

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Caryopteris x clandonensis Hint of Gold PP20608 foliage by Secret Garden Growers
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    Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Worcester Gold'

    aka Worchester Gold Golden Blue Beard

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - bright shade
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Worcester Gold' form by Karl Gercens III
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    Caryopteris incana

    aka Bluebeard

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Caryopteris incana flower, form by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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