Caryopteris X clandonensis 'Longwood Blu
Longwood Blue Mist Shrub
Description
This 2x2' mounded shrub with medium grey-green leaves and an open structure is treated as a perennial. Flowers of a sky blue color grow from the axis of the uppermost leaves.
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Blue
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Ranch
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways
Special Uses
Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.