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Variegated BluebeardBotanical Name: Caryopteris Divaricata 'Snow Fairy'
Plant Family: Mint (Lamiaceae) Description: An attractive woody shrub with showy variegated leaves grows to 3 ft.. Produces masses of tiny blue flowers late in the season, but blooms are short lived. Growing Conditions: Full sun, average to moist soils. Moderately tolerant of dry sites and drought. Bloom Time: Aug, Sep Bloom Color: Deep blue Benefit to pollinators/wildlife: Visited by a wide range of pollinators when in bloom. Native Status: From East Asia, though not known to be invasive Location in habitat: Pollinator Demonstration Garden |