ONE of the most compelling but unsung features of the little caryopteris bush is the lavender scent of its foliage. Although the plant is now grown in its thousands and is widely available in garden ...

Turning the corner into fall, many gardeners are looking to add autumn color and plant perennials that will be lasting companions. If you like the color purple, look no further than the sturdy ...

Caryopteris incana "Jason" (Sunshine Blue) is often referred to as Blue Beard. It is a favorite shrub of anyone who grows it. Its bright yellow foliage brightens up the garden all summer, then in late ...

Blue is not a color people tend to associate with gardens at this time of year. But its cooling look is certainly welcome, even as we move closer to the golden, burnished days of autumn. Caryopteris, ...

It seems this time of year as if our gardens are just as exhausted in the heat as we are. Some might say their garden just looks "tired out." We've waited in anticipation for spring and summer's ...

Q: I just planted three caryopteris plants. One of them is wilting quite severely. The other two appear in better shape, but not great. The one with the most difficulty is planted in almost full sun, ...

When I visit nurseries, especially locally owned businesses, I’m always on the lookout for unusual (at least for me) plants. I’ve found anacacho orchid trees in Smithville, Mexican olive trees in ...

The Garden Guy had the opportunity to add three Sunshine Blue II Caryopteris to the garden in late summer. I’ve been a fan of Caryopteris for a long time but haven’t had a chance to grow it since I ...

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