Exposure • Sun

Soil Moisture Needs • Dry

Growth Rate in the Garden • Fast

Critter Resistance • Deer Resistant • Rabbit Resistant

Nature Attraction • Bees • Butterflies

Season of Interest (Foliage) • Summer • Fall • Spring

Season of Interest (Flowering) • Summer • Fall

Foliage Attribute • Variegated

Bloom Color • Blue

Attributes • Easy to Grow • Good Cut Flowers • Container • Long Blooming • Drought Tolerant

Water Requirements • Prefers well-drained soil

Caryopteris x clandonensis 'White Surprise'

Bluemist

Medium green leaves with a bright white, distinct edge. The flower is a soft blue and a wonderful contrast to the variegated foliage. Very compact and tidy habit.

Caryopteris (kar-i-op'-ter-is)

Family: Verbenaceae · Common Name: Bluebeard

Clusters of flowers in shades of blue on woody perennial plants from late summer to fall. Requires good drainage and best when cut back near to ground each spring. A favorite of butterflies.