Caryopteris, Bluebeard, Blue Mist Spirea 'Grand Bleu'

Caryopterisx clandonensis

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Caryopteris (kar-ee-OP-ter-iss)
Species
x clandonensis (klan-don-EN-sis)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Shiny/Glossy
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
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)
Bloom Color
Medium Blue
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

Dublin, California

Hanna City, Illinois

Iowa City, Iowa

Waverly, Iowa

Portland, Maine

Irwin, Pennsylvania

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Gardener's Notes:

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2
neutrals
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Atlanta, GA (Zone 8a) | April 2015 | neutral

I have ordered three of these plants from the sole source I could find them; not from Oklahoma but Virginia. I am looking for instruction...Read More

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(Zone 8a) | May 2007 | positive

Very attractive small shrub. Grows very well (yet sheltered) in Belgium (zone 8).
'Grand Bleu' (aka 'Inoveris') is the result of i...Read More

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Irving, TX (Zone 8a) | May 2007 | positive

it is a trouble free plant. It will die down to the snowline in zone 5 for most winters. With dieback expect it still to reach 3'x3' ev...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Caryopteris clandonensis 'Grand Bleu' BLUE MIST SHRUB Dec (z5) (Cut,Hon,Bfly)
The same DEEP blue flowers as 'Heavenly Blue' but ov...Read More

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(Zone 8b) | September 2006 | positive

In a more mild climates it is a small (60 cm) deciduous shrub, but in more colder climates it will die down to its roots...so more behavi...Read More

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