Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Dark Knight'

Also called Blue Mist Spiraea

Deep blue-purple flowers on the ends of the new growth in late summer
Rounded shrub with fragrant bluish leaves with silvery undersides
Attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and beneficial insects
Used as cut flowers
Bloom Time: July to September

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
Blue (deep)

HEIGHT:
100-125 cm

SPREAD:
100-125 cm

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3g

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Caryopteris is best treated as a woody perennial, i.e., prune heavily in winter to promote vigorous growth and good flowering. Grow best in loose loam and will tolerate some drought.

Characteristics & Attributes

SOIL MOISTURE:
Well-drained
Average to Dry Soils

ATTRACTS WILDLIFE:
Attracts Pollinators

ATTRIBUTES:
Deciduous

FLOWERING TIME:
Lt. Sum-Fall

HABIT:
Mounding

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Gray
Silver

LANDSCAPE USES:
Border/edging
Hedge
Specimen