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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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    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
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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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