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Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Dark Knight'

Family Verbenaceae
Plant Type deciduous shrub
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 45 - 90 cm (1.5 - 3 ft)
Spread 45 - 90 cm (1.5 - 3 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type clay
Soil pH acidic

Description The deciduous shrub Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Dark Knight' (blue mist shrub) bears showy, faded purple and fragrant blossoms during late summer to mid autumn. The matte foliage is greyish green in colour, medium in texture and fragrant. Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Dark Knight' (blue mist shrub) has smooth bark that is fragrant. A specimen plant, Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Dark Knight' (blue mist shrub) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, hedge, foundation, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Dark Knight' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits, and it is tolerant of drought.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Dark Knight' (blue mist shrub) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.