Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Dark Knight'

Bluemist Shrub

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9

Wonderfully aromatic foliage is ornamental before the dark blue flowers appear in late summer. Nice winter interest, tolerant of dry soils.

Height

24-36 Inches

Spread

36-40 Inches

Color

Blue/Purple

Bloom Time

July-September

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

May die back in winter. Prune back to new growth in spring.

Good Companions

Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis x acutiflora), Garden Phlox (Phlox paniculata), Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), Daylily (Hemerocallis )

Characteristics & Attributes

Attracts Wildlife

•	Butterflies

Attributes & Uses

•

Fragrant

Critter Resistance

•	Deer Resistant

Exposure

•

Full Sun

Foliage Color

•	Gray-Green

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•	Fall
•	Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Summer
•	Fall
•	Winter

Soil Moisture Preference

•	Well-drained