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Caryopteris x clandonensis ‘Dark Knight’ (Blue Mist)

Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Dark Knight'
Bluebeard 'Dark Knight', Dark Knight Bluebeard, Dark Knight Blue Mist Spiraea

This rounded, deciduous shrub is a hybrid between two Asian Caryopteris species. Long, narrow grey-green aromatic leaves serve as an effective backdrop for the blue flowers. This summer bloomer produces whorls of deep blue, nectar-rich flowers that attract bees and butterflies. The flowers turn into attractive dried seed heads in the fall and winter. Plant in full sun or part shade, well-drained soils, and provide supplemental summer water. Prune back hard in the winter. It is said to be deer-resistant.

Plant Type Shrub
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water Needs Average
Hardiness Zone Zone 4 (-30° F)
Flower Color Blue
Flower Season Summer, Fall
Growth Rate Moderate
Height 3' - 4' (ft)
Spread 3' - 4' (ft)
Spacing 48" (in)
Characteristics Fragrant, Showy
Attracts Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Maintenance Low
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Wall-Side Borders
Tolerance Deer, Drought, Rabbit
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Image by: Proven Winners
Image by: Proven Winners

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