Lissilv caryopteris
Caryopteris clandonensis 'Lissilv'
RHS AGM 2012
USDA zones5 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size4 to 5 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Violet blue
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Lissilv' caryopteris (Caryopteris clandonensis 'Lissilv') is a shrub for borders, containers, and xeriscape gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun, average moisture, and sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. Violet blue flowers open from early to late summer and again in early to late autumn. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the fragrant blooms.
Pairs well with Coneflower, Black-eyed Susan, Stonecrop, and Feather reed grass.