Monday, January 11, 2010

Dark Knight Spirea



Dark Knight Spirea
Caryopteris x clandonensis
 Same as  Blue Mist (but not as dark purple)

Deciduous Shrub

Size:
Height 24-36”
Spacing 30’’
Dwarf Version
    First Choice - 18”x18’’

Sun: Full Sun
Water: Xeric after established
Blooms. Late summer into fall

Landscape Use: Medium Shrub
                               
Comments: BEES! Full of them when blooming,
                            Can reseed and spread.
                            Great winter interest.
                    Can grow almost anywhere.

Maintenance: Can be cut to the ground every year
                            to stop spreading, but you will
                            lose the winter interest.

Maximum Elevation: 7500 ft..
May Be Deer Resistant













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