Caryopteris divaricata 'Snow Fairy' - BLUEBEARD 'SNOW FAIRY'

Delicate looking perennial / deciduous sub-sbrub with unique purple-blue flowers from late summer to early fall.

It dies back completely in the winter. Irregular white variegation, sometimes top leaves are completely white.

Reminds of small shrub with airy delicate structure, the whole look from the distance is silvery-gray.

Pollinator friendly and comptletely deer and rabbit resistant. Trouble free, not very common plant.

Blooming Time: August to September
Size: 3' tall and 3' wide (but some gardeners report older shrubs being wide up to 5'). In time forms wider shrubs.
USDA Zones: 6 to 9 (heat zone 1-9)
Culture: full sun is the best (tolerates half shade), always well-drained soils (will not tolerate wet clay and poorly drained soils). Loose loam is the best, drained soil of any pH. Moderately drought resistant.
Moisture Needs: medium to medium-dry
Origin: Japan
Deer/Rabbit Resistant: yes / yes
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators: yes, bees, butterflies and other insects
Attracts Hummingbirds: no
Pot Size: square 3.5" x 4" deep pot

Pictures copyright: 1 - Joy Creek Nursery, 2 - US Perennials

Plant combinations: Provides an unusual detail for drained flower beds, perennial borders, cottage gardens, and butterfly gardens. Can be combined with many common perennials, grasses and smaller shrubs, but looks better with some more bold structures and plants with bigger leaves and flowers.