Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Dark Knight'

Dark Knight Caryopteris

Description

Light, airy shrub with deep blue flowers on dusty green leaves; foliage has fuzzy, silver undersides and is pleasantly fragrant when crushed; a real butterfly magnet for the garden

Ornamental Features

Dark Knight Caryopteris features dainty cymes of royal blue flowers along the branches from late summer to early fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has grayish green foliage with silver undersides. The fuzzy oval leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color.

Planting & Growing

Dark Knight Caryopteris will grow to be about 3 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 3 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years.

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