Caryopteris 'Beyond Midnight' is a compact mounding shrub known for its deep blue flowers and glossy dark green foliage. Blooming late in the season, it provides a vital nectar source for pollinators at a time when few other plants are in flower.
Height & Spread: 24 - 36 in x 24 - 36 in
Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preference: Well drained, average to sandy soil
Watering Needs: Low; drought tolerant once established
Deer Resistance: Deer resistant
Native Status
This cultivar is derived from Asian Caryopteris species and is not native to North America. It is cultivated for ornamental use in temperate gardens.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Bees
- Highly attractive to bumblebees, carpenter bees, and honeybees who rely on its late blooming flowers for nectar.
Butterflies
- Draws in late season butterflies such as Painted Ladies, Monarchs, and Common Buckeyes during migration and feeding.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 24 - 36 in apart to allow for full branching and airflow between plants.
Landscape Placement
- Ideal for sunny borders, butterfly gardens, and drought tolerant landscapes. Excellent as a low hedge, foundation shrub, or container specimen.
Companion Plants
- Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower) - Adds vertical contrast and supports pollinators throughout summer into fall.
- Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage) - Provides complementary flower color and similar drought tolerance in full sun.
- Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' - Softens borders with arching grasses and adds movement to mixed plantings.
- Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' - Offers early to mid season blooms and striking purple stems that echo Caryopteris hues.
- Agastache 'Blue Fortune' - Combines well with its late blooms and also attracts a wide range of beneficial insects.