Tripora Species, Blue Mist Spiraea, Bluebeard

Triporadivaricata

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Species
divaricata (dy-vair-ih-KAY-tuh)
Synonym
Caryopteris divaricata
Clerodendrum sieboldii
Microtoena coreana
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Medium Blue
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Broomfield, Colorado

Maben, Mississippi

Blue Bell, Pennsylvania

Mc Kees Rocks, Pennsylvania

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
1
neutral
0
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| September 2016 | positive

I planted this beauty in 2015 in Kingston, ON , Canada where it has survived a cold winter and propagated itself by seeds, I assume. It c...Read More

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Blue Bell, PA | September 2009 | positive

I bought this plant a few years ago at a 'community day' plant sale - what a terrific find!!
Easy to grow , propgates self from ro...Read More

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Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) | September 2001 | neutral

As with other species, C. divaricata may be grown as an herbaceouso perennial in colder climates. Not as common as Caryopteris x clandon...Read More

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