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The 13 Best Summer-Blooming Shrubs

Add beautiful blooms without a lot of maintenance to your garden this summer with easy-growing, summer-blooming shrubs. Here are some of the best.

Caryopteris

 

Bluebeard Shrub

This shrub is a treat in late summer when it bears its airy clusters of beautiful blue blooms. It's extra-easy to grow, too, laughing off all but the worst heat and drought. As an added bonus, birds and butterflies love it. Bluebeard shrub makes a great cut flower, too.

Name: Caryopteris varieties

Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil

Size: To 4 feet tall

Zones: 5-9

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