Blue Mist ( Caryopteris × clandonensis)

Sun Needs:

• Full sun
• Requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight for best flowering
• Tolerates light shade but may become leggy

Bloom Time:

• Late summer to early fall
• Clusters of small, blue flowers appear on new wood

Size:

Height: 2 to 3 feet
Width: 2 to 4 feet

Attributes:

• Striking blue flowers in late season
• Aromatic, silvery-green foliage
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
• Compact, mounding habit
• Drought-tolerant once established

Care Tips:

• Prefers well-drained soil; avoid heavy clay
• Water regularly during establishment, then reduce
• Prune hard in early spring to encourage fresh growth and blooms
• Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Avoid over-fertilizing, which can reduce flowering

Pest Watch:

• Generally pest- and disease-resistant
• Monitor for root rot in poorly drained soils