Dee's Gardens
Blue Mist Shrub
Common Name
Blue Mist Shrub or Bluebeard
Botanical Name
Caryopteris 'First Choice' PP11958
Zones
6,7,8,9
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Water Needs
Average
Soil
Average well drained
Height
24-36"
Spread
24"
Critter Resistance
Deer
Other
 Drought tolerant once established and
tolerant of  heat.  Detest wet soil.  Prune
in Spring or Summer, not Fall if desired.
Plant Size
 1 Gal
Caryopteris 'First Choice' is a beautiful late blooming woody
perennial that makes an outstanding small shrub.  This
variety is more compact and starts blooming a bit earlier,
beginning in midsummer into late fall than other varieties.  
Beautiful  planted with Hibiscus.