Caryopteris incana Sunshine blue bluebeard (Caryopteris incana 'Jason') kare-ee-OP-ter-iss in-KAY-nah Synonyms:  C. mastacanthus Genus:  Caryopteris 'Jason' has bright yellow-green foliage with rich amethyst blue flowers in late summer and fall. It's a vigorous grower for a mixed border or mass planting in sunny areas. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Improvement over Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Worcester Gold'. Care:  Grow in well-drained, loose soil that is not overly rich. Tolerates moderately dry conditions. Might die back to the ground in northern zones, but this will not affect flowering, since blooms form on new growth. Propagation:  Separate rooted stems from parent plant and transplant in early spring. Root softwood cuttings in late spring, or greenwood cuttings in early summer. Problems:  Infrequent. Capsid bugs may affect leaves.

Overview

Height 1 ft. to 3 ft. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Pace Fast Grower Light Full Sun Only Moisture Dry to Medium Maintenance Low Characteristics Attracts Butterflies, Fragrant Flowers, Fragrant Foliage, Showy Flowers, Showy Foliage Bloom Time Fall, Late Summer, Summer Flower Color Blue, Purple Uses Beds and Borders Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Type Shrubs