Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Dark Knight'

Bluebeard

A small mounding shrub that produces loads of deep blue flower clusters from summer to fall; great for late season color. Foliage is very fragrant and silver-gray. Attracts butterflies, bees and other pollinators.


  •  · Small shrub with late summer flower power
  •  · Deer resistant
  •  · Very fragrant foliage
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More Info

Height:

24-36 in

Spread:

24-36 in

Zone:

5-9

Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Dark Knight'
Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Dark Knight'

Exposure

• Sun Tolerant

Soil Moisture Needs

• Dry
• Average Soil

Nature Attraction

• Attracts Butterflies

Critter Resistance

• Rabbit Resistant
• Deer Resistant

Attributes

• Ground Cover
• Mass Plant
• Drought Tolerant
• Long Blooming
• Fragrant

Season of Interest (Flowering)

• Summer
• Late Summer
• Late Summer / Early Fall

Caryopteris

Common Name: Blue Beard

Valued for its late summer to fall flowers when few other plants are in bloom. Caryopteris is an easy to grow, low mounding shrub that has very fragrant foliage. Butterflies and pollinators love this plant when flowering. Will grow best in full sun with well drained soils.