Caryopteris x. clandonensis 'Dark Knight'
Blue Mist Spirea
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Compact, upright growth habit
- Deep blue flowers
- Long blooming throughout the summer
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Long Blooming
Mass Planting
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Easily grown in average, well-drained soil in full sun. Prefers loose loams. Tolerates some drought. Intolerant of wet, poorly-drained soils.
Height: 30 in
Spacing: 20 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Blue
Zone: 5-8
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Long Blooming
- Fragrant
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Focal Point
- Border or Bed
- Drought Tolerant
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained