Emerald Crest caryopteris
Caryopteris clandonensis 'Emerald Crest'
USDA zones6 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Emerald Crest' caryopteris (Caryopteris clandonensis 'Emerald Crest') is a shrub for borders, containers, and xeriscape. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full sun, average moisture, and sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. Its fragrant flowers appear in early to late summer and again in early to late autumn. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Coneflower, Black-eyed Susan, and Blue grama.