Longwood Blue caryopteris
Caryopteris clandonensis 'Longwood Blue'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2 to 4 feet tall2 to 4 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Sky-blue
Notes
'Longwood Blue' caryopteris (Caryopteris clandonensis 'Longwood Blue') is a shrub for borders, mass plantings, and dry sunny beds. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and average moisture. Sky-blue flowers open in mid to late summer and last into early autumn. The plant is fragrant and drought tolerant. It grows 24 to 48 inches tall and wide.
Pairs well with Feather reed grass, Mountain mint, and Gladiolus.