Caryopteris incana 'Jason': Sunshine Blue Bluebeard

Caryopteris incana 'Jason' – Bright Foliage, Amethyst Flowers

'Jason' (Sunshine Blue bluebeard) has bright yellow-green foliage with rich amethyst blue flowers in late summer and fall. Vigorous grower for mixed borders or mass planting in sunny areas. Improvement over 'Worcester Gold'.

Culture

Well-drained, loose soil not overly rich. Tolerates moderately dry conditions. May die back to ground in northern zones but blooms on new growth. Propagate by separating rooted stems in early spring, softwood cuttings in late spring, greenwood cuttings in early summer. Pests: infrequent, capsid bugs may affect leaves.

At a Glance

• Height/Spread: 1–3 ft.
• Light: Full sun
• Moisture: Dry to medium
• Bloom: Late summer to fall (blue, purple)
• Foliage: Yellow-green
• Features: Attracts butterflies, fragrant flowers & foliage