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    • Photo of Caryopteris incana 'Blue Myth' flower, foliage by Forestfarm

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    Caryopteris incana 'Blue Myth'

    Also Known As

    • Blue Myth Bluebeard

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 18"-24"
    • W: 24"-36"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    Caryopteris incana 'Blue Myth' plant details

    Caryopteris incana 'Blue Myth' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer blue and lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Caryopteris incana 'Blue Myth'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue and lavender blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: container plant, cutting garden, fragrant, fragrant foliage

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Caryopteris incana 'Blue Myth'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer, heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    In a more user-friendly compact 2't x 3'w size but still offering the same vibrant purple-blue flowers on a background of fuzzy grey-green leaves in late summer when many other flowers have finished. S/M-D

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Caryopteris incana 'Blue Myth' plant

    How to Grow Caryopteris incana 'Blue Myth'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue
      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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