Caryopteris x clandonensis You'll love this new caryopteris - it has extremely dark, glossy foliage, a compact habit, and deep blue flowers. It adds much-needed color to the late summer landscape and makes a handsome companion with perennials. A great favorite with pollinators of all types! Additional Information: Plant Type: Shrub Shrub Type: Deciduous Exposure: Sun Deer Resistant: Yes Mature Height: 24-30 Inches Mature Width: 24-30 Inches Hardiness Zone: Zone 5-9 Bloom Time: Late Summer, Early Fall Blooms On: New Wood Flower Colors: Blue Habit: Mounded Water Needs: Low Maintenance: Easy Pruning Time: Should be cut back every spring. However, do not cut into any thick woody stems until new growth begins to emerge in spring. Then cut the whole plant back to just above where large, healthy buds are emerging. Additional attribute: Long Blooming Fall Interest Heat Tolerant Deadheading Not Necessary Drought Tolerant Attracts Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds Landscape Uses: Border planting, Landscape, Mass Planting