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Lil' Miss Sunshine ^{Caryopteris 'Janice' ppaf, cpaf}

A new cross between Petit Bleu and Sunshine Blue that delivers the best attributes of both. This lovely plant has shiny yellow foliage that glows all season long. The habit is neat and compact making it a great container plant and garden specimen. This beauty produces an abundance of blue flowers in later summer.

It is a vast improvement over Worcester Gold.

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Hardiness: USDA Zone 5

Bloom Time: Mid to late summer

Bloom Color: Rich, amethyst blue

Foliage Color: Glossy sunny yellow

Size: 2.5 feet tall, 3 feet wide

Exposure: Full sun

Soil: Well-drained, loose soil. Does not Like to be oversaturated.

Pruning: Prune in spring, removing any dead branches. Do not prune in the fall.

In Northern states, this plant will dieback to the ground though roots are hardy. In the South, cut back if needed.

Watering: Medium moisture, drought tolerant once established

Wildlife: Attracts butterflies & bees

Type: Deciduous – dieback in Northern states

Fertilizing: Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees & shrubs. Follow the label for recommended rate of application.

Uses: shrub or perennial border, containers, fall interest

Breeder: Tim Wood, Spring Meadow Nursery

Caryopteris is a valuable plant for the garden, providing late season blooms when many other plants have passed their prime. The rich blue flowers are appealing, as there are few options for blue color in the landscape.

Although cold hardy to Zone 5, northern gardeners may experience some die back in Caryopteris plants. As the blooms are produced by new growth, this will not affect summer flowering. Even as a dieback shrub, bluebeard is a useful plant, especially for drier conditions. Use it in the mixed border, or as a mass planting in dry, sunny areas. The flowers and foliage have a pleasant scent, and may be cut for use in arrangements.