Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Well Drained
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Rhomboid
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CARYOPTERIS incana
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
bluebeard
you shu
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
Bluebeard
sweetshrub
In German
Blaubart
sweetshrub
In French
Bluebeard
sweetshrub
In Spanish
Barba Azul
sweetshrub
In Greek
Κυανοπώγωνα
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
Barba Azul
sweetshrub
In Polish
Sinobrody
sweetshrub
In Latin
Bluebeard
sweetshrub
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Caryopteris
Calycanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bluebeard and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Bluebeard and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Bluebeard and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bluebeard season is Summer and Fall and Sweetshrub season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Bluebeard and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Bluebeard and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Bluebeard and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Bluebeard and Sweetshrub
Care of Bluebeard and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bluebeard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.