Are you looking to add a pop of late-season color to your pollinator garden? Look no further than Beyond Pinkd Bluebeard (Caryopteris). The unique spires of bright pink flowers really pop against the tidy green foliage, quickly becoming the focal point of your late summer garden. Pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds flock to the nectar-rich flowers, and it’s an easy way to support your local ecosystem while also boosting curb appeal. Bluebeard is also very low maintenance and doesn’t require much effort during the growing season to look fabulous, thriving in just about any sunny garden site, even ones with dry soils. Try pairing with butterfly bushes to keep your garden buzzing with activity from summer to fall.
Vital Details:Plant size: 2-3′ tall x 2-3′ wideLight: Sun (6+ hrs/day)Water: Average moisture needs. It can adapt to dry conditions once established; however, it does not tolerate any standing water.Hardiness: USDA zones 7-9 (Find your hardiness zone)Pollinator Value: Attracts pollinators of all types, but is especially loved by late-season butterflies, hummingbirds, and bumblebees.Notable Features: Deer-resistant, drought-tolerant, fall-blooming, heat-tolerant, Proven Winners ColorChoice Flowering ShrubsPot Size: One quartPlant Name: Caryopteris incana ‘DCARBEYBAR’
