Caryopteris clandonensis ‘Longwood Blue’
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Longwood Blue Bluebeard
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Deciduous |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Small |
| Mature Height & Spread | 2-4' x 2-4' |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Water | Medium Water |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Bloom Time | Summer, Fall |
| Special Features | Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Hedge, Deer Resistant |
| Natural Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 2B-9, 14-24 |
| Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
‘Longwood Blue’ is sometimes called Longwood Blue Bluebeard or Blue Mist. It is a low-mounded deciduous shrub that is valued for its aromatic foliage and late summer flowers. The blooms resemble clouds of blue smoke or mist. Clandonensis hybrids (the “c” in the full botanical name) typically produce about 24-30 of growth per year. Total shrub height depends on the extent of the winter cut-back and/or the annual spring pruning. ‘Longwood Blue’ may reach a height of 4′. It features a profuse shrub-covering bloom of fragrant violet-blue flowers in terminal clusters from late summer into fall. The foliage is aromatic when brushed with the hand. Flowers are very attractive to butterflies bees and other beneficial insects.
