Caryopteris x clandonensis
Blue Mist Spirea
Description
An attractive, compact, rounded, deciduous shrub. Leaves are simple, opposite, ovate to lanceolate, gray-green, aromatic, 1 1/2" to 3" long, 1/2" wide. Bears dense stalked clusters of small, deep blue, nectar-rich flowers from spring through autumn. Performs better with supplemental water in the hottest heat of the summer. Cut back hard in winter to ensure a good base for springs new growth. Mature shrub is 3' tall and 2.5' wide. It does best in full sun with moderate amount of watering. Does well in clay, loam or sandy soil as long as it's well-draining. Blooms attract bees and butterflies.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3', 3-6'
Flower Color
Blue
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Fragrance, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Shrub Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.