The Caryopteris genus is made up of seven species of low-maintenance, late-flowering shrubs to liven up your autumn landscape. These aromatic plants are covered with blooms in shades of true blue from ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Q • Why is my caryopteris wilting? Last summer a section wilted and died, and I cut it out and the remainder of summer it was lovely. This summer almost all of it is wilting in spite of regular ...

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 ...

Caryopteris, often called bluebeard, is one of those plants that quietly earns its keep. It doesn't ask for much – just full sun, well-drained soil, and a little space to breathe. However, come late ...