Sunshine Blue® Bluebeard
Caryopteris incana 'Jason' PPAF; CPBR #2316
SKU
02987
If you like bold, bright color, this is the plant for you! Amethyst blue flowers contrast with the bright yellow foliage for an outstanding late summer to early fall display. This attractive mounding shrub is stunning in mixed borders, perennial gardens and adored by butterflies.
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Full sun
Do not over water. Drought tolerant once established.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | kar-ee-OP-ter-iss in-KAN-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 36 - 48 inches tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Summer through Fall |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Yellow |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Do not over water. Drought tolerant once established. |
| Key Feature | Easy Care Plant |
Prefers well-drained, loose soil. Does not like to be over-saturated. Prune in spring down to where the new growth is sprouting. In Northern regions this plant will die back to the ground though the roots are hardy. In the South, cut back if needed.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5 - 11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 7
Good to grow!