Discretitheca Species, Caryopteris

Discretithecanepalensis

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Species
nepalensis (nap-ahl-EN-sis)
Synonym
Caryopteris nepalensis
Caryopteris nepalensis var. parvifolia
Discretitheca nepalensis var. parvifolia
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Bloom Color
Medium Blue
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Lexington, Massachusetts

Rocky Point, New York

Nashville, Tennessee

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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Lexington, MA | June 2013 | positive

Fully hardy here in zone 6. The foliage is distinguished by an odd, acrid odor, interesting but not necessarily nice.

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