bluebeard ‘Dark Knight’

Caryopteris x clandonensis ‘Dark Knight’ (bluebeard ‘Dark Knight’) is a fragrant shrub that bears intense purple blooms in late summer until frost. 

Deer and rabbits avoid the powdery, aromatic foliage. Blooms on new wood, so it is ok to prune down to new growth each spring for a more compact plant. This results in more blooms and a more mounded shape. The number of blooms attract a variety of bees and butterflies. Caryopteris thrive in dry, full-sun growing conditions. Overwatering or planting in poorly drained soil will result in a short-lived plant. The cultivar ‘Dark Knight’ has much brighter blue blooms than many of the other varieties.

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