{"product_id":"caryopteris-dark-knight","title":"Caryopteris 'Dark Knight'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaryopteris 'Dark Knight'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a late blooming woody perennial prized for its rich dark blue flowers and soft silvery foliage. Compact and low maintenance, it provides abundant nectar for pollinators in late summer and fall when resources are declining.\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 August to October\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, sandy or average soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low; water occasionally during prolonged drought\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aromatic foliage deters deer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cultivar is of Asian origin and not native to North America. It is widely grown for ornamental and pollinator friendly landscape use.\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\u003eAttracts carpenter bees, leafcutter bees, and honeybees late in the season when few other nectar sources are present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisited by Monarchs, Red Admirals, and Skipper species during late summer bloom.\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 accommodate rounded growth and good air circulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for sunny garden borders, pollinator strips, or containers. Use in mass plantings or as a contrasting accent near silver or purple foliage plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLavandula angustifolia (English Lavender)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Complements Caryopteris with similar soil and sun needs and fragrant foliage.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeronica spicata (Spike Speedwell)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds early to mid summer bloom interest and vertical structure to front of borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGaura lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterflies'\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds airy texture and delicate blooms to contrast with dense Caryopteris form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoreopsis verticillata 'Zagreb'\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides vibrant yellow contrast and continues blooming through Caryopteris’ peak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtemisia 'Powis Castle'\u003c\/strong\u003e - Offers silvery, finely cut foliage that pairs beautifully with blue flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":45947840888993,"sku":"CARYOPTERIS DARK KNIGHT","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/carydarkk.jpg?v=1586521264","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/caryopteris-dark-knight","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}