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Questions and Answers: 2017

Question: This shrub was photographed in a theoretical 'native plant' garden near Albany NY. Thank You,

  • Question

    This shrub was photographed in a theoretical 'native plant' garden near Albany NY. Thank You,

    Answer

    Dear Auntie, this shrub appears to be in the genus Caryopteris (bluebeard), a member of the mint family that is native to Asia. It is not native to North America. Best wishes.