Blue Mist Bluebeard Botany|Evergreen

Blue Mist Bluebeard Botany|EvergreenCaryopteris x clandonensis 'Blue Mist' commonly called Bluebeard, Blue Spirea or Blue Mist is a highly versatile small shrub for the front of sunny beds and borders. Great for along white picket fences or to flesh out raised planters. Care Thrives in average, well drained soils. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Apply fertilizer in

The berries are firm and tasty with small seeds — good for making jams and syrups

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Mondo does best and has deep green color when planted in partial shade

unique leaves of light pink splotched hearts and green edges

red berries that are attractive to birds and other wildlife

An excellent blue foliage creates a cool contrast to the green foliage traditionally found in gardens

English thyme is a low-growing plant with fragrant leaves

Louisiana and Florida

whose fronds supposedly resemble the forked antlers of male deer or elk

rosy purple flowers from early summer right into fall

Blooms mid-summer to mid-fall

The pinkish-lavender flowers open in spring