Sapphire Surf caryopteris
Caryopteris clandonensis 'Sapphire Surf'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
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Notes
'Sapphire Surf' caryopteris (Caryopteris clandonensis 'Sapphire Surf') 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. It blooms in early to late summer and again in early to late autumn. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the fragrant flowers.
Pairs well with Coneflower, Black-eyed Susan, Stonecrop, and Feather reed grass.