So Many Blooms, It’s Like a Ball of Blue!Beyond Midnight Bluebeard is a lovely shrub, with a rounded nature and deep green coloring.  However its true value is seen as the season progresses.  Long stems shoot up above the glossy, dark-green foliage in late summer, clothed in a multitude of delicate, deep-blue blossoms. The shrub is so populated with the long wands of dark blue color that it has the effect of turning the vibrant green shrub into a veritable “ball of blue” in the landscape. The remarkable flowers last into fall, providing a lively show at a time when other plants are fading.  Beyond Midnight isn’t just a pretty face however.  It’s also beloved by butterflies, bees and hummingbirds who are sure to appreciate its presence in your yard, and the late season nourishment it provides. Your Beyond Midnight Bluebeard, aryopteris x clandonensis ‘CT-9-12’, is a deciduous, ornamental shrub that will grow about 30 inches tall with a 36 inch spread.  It has a compact form and dense nature.  Beyond Midnight is adaptive to a variety of soils, salt tolerant and drought resistant once established.  Even though wildlife love it, destructive deer will pass it by.  Beyond Midnight Bluebeard would look great in a mixed border, or when used as a bright accent in your perennial bed.  Beyond Midnight is even small and hardy enough to use in containers, where its versatile nature is even more pronounced as you can easily move them from patio to pool-side. Attractive blue flowers on a robust, hardy shrub makes Beyond Midnight Bluebeard a prime pick for your yard this year.* Fragrant, Blue flowers* Adaptive to a variety of soils* Works well in containers* Works well as cut flower.