Blue Mist Spirea 'Longwood Blue' (Caryopteris)

Deciduous perennial plant. Performs best in full sun and well drained soil. Mid to late summer blue blooms. Longwood Blue has sky blue flowers atop silver foliage for a striking combination. Blue mist shrub is aptly named as it is covered in a cloud of blue from mid to late summer. The slight arching habit makes it fit beautifully into the perennial border. It is a well-behaved garden plant. *Deer Resistant* Photos courtesy of Toms Creek Nursery in Denton, North Carolina Ornamental Characteristics Category Flowering Shrub Pollinator Friendly Yes Environmental Characteristics

drought tolerant shrub low maintenance shrub flowering shrub deer resistant summer blooming Piedmont NC plants pollinator friendly full sun shrub 2G butterfly garden 5G blue flowers blue mist spirea Caryopteris Longwood Blue perennial border

$ 10.00

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Size	2 gallon container, 5 gallon container
Latin Name	Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Longwood Blue'
Foliage Type	Deciduous
Height	2'-4'
Spread	4'-5'
Shape	Mounding
Primary Foliage Color	Green
Seasonal Foliage Color	Winter Dormant
Flowering Season	Summer
Flower Color	Blue
Growth Rate	Moderate
Sun Preferences	Full Sun
Water Preferences	Average: Ensure planting area provides adequate drainage
Cold Hardiness Zone	6-9
Fruits	N/A

Blue Mist Spirea 'Longwood Blue' (Caryopteris)

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