Caryopteris Dark Knight
Caryopteris × clandonensis 'Dark Knight'
Also known as: Dark Knight Bluebeard, Blue Mist Spirea
Zone
5-9
Sun
Full Sun
Water
Low
Height
2-3 ft
Deer Resistant
Pollinator Friendly
Fragrant
Plant Overview
Caryopteris Dark Knight
Caryopteris × clandonensis 'Dark Knight'
Caryopteris 'Dark Knight' is a compact deciduous flowering shrub. Thrives in full sun with excellent drainage. Drought tolerant once established and best cut back hard each spring. Deer resistant. An excellent late-season addition to sunny borders and pollinator gardens, providing vivid blue color when little else is in peak bloom.
Specifications
Plant Details
Size & Growth
- Mature Height
- 2-3 ft
- Mature Spread
- 2-3 ft
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
Appearance
- Bloom Time
- August-October
- Bloom Color
- Deep Blue
- Foliage
- Silver-Green
- Fall Color
- Yellow
Landscape Uses
Pollinator gardens, Mixed borders, and Mass plantings
Pairs well with: Russian Sage, Sedum, Coreopsis, Echinacea
Origin
Cultivated Hybrid
Care & Culture
