Blue Myth caryopteris
Caryopteris incana 'Blue Myth'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2 to 2.5 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Autumn
- Bloom color
- Dark blue
Garden uses
Notes
'Blue Myth' caryopteris (Caryopteris incana 'Blue Myth') is a shrub for hedges. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and average moisture. It blooms in early to mid autumn with dark blue flowers. The blooms are fragrant, so plant it near a path or seating area. It grows 24 to 30 inches tall and 24 to 36 inches wide.
Pairs well with Feather reed grass, Hollyhock, and Viburnum.