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Spacing: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
On Sep 2, 2008, plantmover from Hampton Roads, VA (Zone 7b) wrote:
The foliage compensates for the lack of size and showiness in the flowers. Agree with previous note, finding the odor neither entirely offensive nor especially fragrant. Probably would've chosen a different variety had this one not been on the clearance rack; however, the variegation does add some diversity to the border and the plant has been relatively maintenance free.
On Jan 30, 2006, rcn48 from Lexington, VA (Zone 6a) wrote:
Striking bright white and green variegation which holds well throughout the summer. Heat and drought resistant. Wonderful compact form and has performed beautifully in our gardens in full or partial sun. Charming, delicate blue flowers cover this plant in late summer, early fall. The foliage does have a scent which some people have likened to cat urine, although we find it to be much more pleasant, almost pepper-like.
On Jun 16, 2004, Terry from Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) wrote:
Well, one catalog says the leaves have a very distinctive smell when bruised. We'll see. Even if they do, the variegation is worth the price of noseplugs ;o) Caught this one on a spring clearance sale and couldn't pass it by when my other Caryopteris have done so well for me. Hope this one lives up to the high expectations set by its cousins!
June 2008 Update
Oh yeah - it DEFINITELY has a distinctive smell...kind of like turpentine. Not entirely offputting, but not really pleasant, either...
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Fayetteville, Arkansas Old Lyme, Connecticut Cordele, Georgia Washington, Illinois Westford, Massachusetts Clemmons, North Carolina Elizabeth City, North Carolina Cincinnati, Ohio Loveland, Ohio Murfreesboro, Tennessee Lexington, Virginia Newport News, Virginia
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