Caryopteris × clandonensis 'Dark Knight' ~ Dark Knight Bluebeard Size:2 GALLON so it's a good idea

so it's a good idea to plant it in the middle or back of a border where its beautiful blooms can be easily seen

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faded foliage before new leaves emerge

IMAGES: Daryl Mitchell from Saskatoon

The flowers bloom in spring attracting hummingbirds

Caryopteris × clandonensis 'Dark Knight' ~ Dark Knight Bluebeard Size:2 GALLON so it's a good ideaDark Knight Bluebeard is a low mounding deciduous shrub with aromatic dull green lace shaped foliage with silvery undersides. Profuse clusters of fragrant deep purplish blue flowers bloom on new wood from summer into fall. Flowers best in full sun and loamy well drained soils. Tolerates some drought. Type: Shrub Height: 2' 3' Spread: 2 3' Spacing: 2' USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 9 Culture: Full Sun Bloom Color: Blue Season of Interest: Summer, Fall