Caryopteris x. clandonensis 'Dark Knight'
Blue Mist Spirea
![Caryopteris x. clandonensis 'Dark Knight' Blue Mist Spirea from Moose Crossing Garden Center](_ccLib/image/plants/DETA-771.jpg)
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
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- Compact, upright growth habit
- Deep blue flowers
- Long blooming throughout the summer
![Border or Bed](image/chars/char-112.png)
Border or Bed
![Cut Flower/ Foliage](image/chars/char-109.png)
Cut Flower/ Foliage
![Dried Flower/ Foliage](image/chars/char-108.png)
Dried Flower/ Foliage
![Drought Tolerant](image/chars/char-107.png)
Drought Tolerant
![Fragrant](image/chars/char-25.png)
Fragrant
![Long Blooming](image/chars/char-86.png)
Long Blooming
![Mass Planting](image/chars/char-29.png)
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