This deciduous sub-shrub has an upright intricate rounded bushy habit with grey green aromatic broad lance-shaped leaves. The small blue funnel-shaped flowers appear in clusters from late summer to autumn and it is an excellent plant for chalky soils.   

Hardiness zones 5 to 9 

Caryopteris x clandonensis is a natural hybrid of Caryopteris incana x Caryopteris mongolica and prefers well drained fertile moist soils in a sunny open position and is drought tender but mildly frost resistant.

Hybrid Bluebeard is a perennial shrub that is grown for its aromatic foliage and late flower display. It is used in parks and gardens as a low border plant or mass planting in garden beds. It is also used in patio pots and planter boxes. It establishes in one season and is suitable for coastal or inland regions, requiring protection in cold climates. ID 1669

Caryopteris (kar-ee-OP-ter-iss) x clandonensis (klan-don-EN-sis)

Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) 
(Labiatae)
Mint Family