{"product_id":"caryopteris-beyond-midnight","title":"Caryopteris 'Beyond Midnight'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaryopteris 'Beyond Midnight'\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 - 36 in x 24 - 36 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late summer to early fall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained, average to sandy soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deer resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cultivar is derived from Asian Caryopteris species and is not native to North America. It is cultivated for ornamental use in temperate gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly attractive to bumblebees, carpenter bees, and honeybees who rely on its late blooming flowers for nectar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraws in late season butterflies such as Painted Ladies, Monarchs, and Common Buckeyes during migration and feeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 24 - 36 in apart to allow for full branching and airflow between plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for sunny borders, butterfly gardens, and drought tolerant landscapes. Excellent as a low hedge, foundation shrub, or container specimen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEchinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds vertical contrast and supports pollinators throughout summer into fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides complementary flower color and similar drought tolerance in full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'\u003c\/strong\u003e - Softens borders with arching grasses and adds movement to mixed plantings.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalvia nemorosa 'Caradonna'\u003c\/strong\u003e - Offers early to mid season blooms and striking purple stems that echo Caryopteris hues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgastache 'Blue Fortune'\u003c\/strong\u003e - Combines well with its late blooms and also attracts a wide range of beneficial insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":45947840757921,"sku":"CARYOPTERIS BEYOND MIDNIGHT","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/caryopbeyb.jpg?v=1586520997","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/caryopteris-beyond-midnight","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}