Hint of Gold caryopteris
Caryopteris clandonensis 'Hint of Gold'
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
'Hint of Gold' caryopteris (Caryopteris clandonensis 'Hint of Gold') is a shrub for borders, containers, and xeriscape gardens. 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. It is drought tolerant and fragrant, and it needs little care. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the blooms in summer and autumn.
Pairs well with Coneflower, Black-eyed Susan, and Stonecrop.