Caryopteris (Bluebeard)

Caryopteris (carry-OP-ter-ĭss), that you may know as Bluebeard or Blue Mist, is a compact deciduous shrub appreciated for its aromatic foliage and vividly-colored blue, pink, or lavender flower clusters that blossom in late summer through the fall. The airy blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, adding beauty and ecological value to the garden at a time when many other plants have finished flowering. Caryopteris thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, making it an ideal choice for borders, containers, or mixed perennial beds. Bluebeard shrubs are celebrated for their foliage as well; its leaves can be yellow, silvery-green, or variegated cream and sage-green. The combination will add texture and visual interest to your garden, while the shrub’s compact size makes it well-suited for jazzing up smaller spaces or used as an accent plant in larger landscape designs. Drought-tolerant, once established, and deer-resistant, Caryopteris is a low-maintenance shrub that provides a splash of welcome late season color, even when it is not in bloom.

At GrowJoy, we cultivate our Bluebeard starter plants with care, using sustainable practices to ensure they are safe for your garden and beneficial to pollinators. Each plant is expertly nurtured to develop a strong root system, allowing it to establish quickly and to thrive in your garden. We guarantee that every Caryopteris plant will arrive in excellent condition, ready to enhance your outdoor spaces with its candy-colored blossoms and sweater-weather spirit. 

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