Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Lamiaceae

Genus:

Caryopteris

Species:

Caryopteris alternifolia

Growth Characteristics

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

blue, purple

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies, hummingbirds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best with light exposure and warm temperatures after cold stratification. Fresh seed has higher viability than stored seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI