Caryopteris x clandonensis Sterling Silver

Scientific Name: Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Lissilv'

Also Known As

Caryopteris clandonensis Sterling Silver®
Caryopteris x clanodensis 'Sterling Silver'
Sterling Silver Blue Mist Shrub
Sterling Silver Blue Spiraea

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

5b-10b

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Caryopteris x clandonensis Sterling Silver plant details

Caryopteris x clandonensis Sterling Silver is a broadleaf deciduous perennial shrub with blue foliage. In fall and summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Caryopteris x clandonensis Sterling Silver

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in fall and summer
Uses: fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Caryopteris x clandonensis Sterling Silver

USDA Zones: 5b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The elegant silver foliage of this compact 2-4' perennial-shrub is beautifully complemented by a mass of misty blue flowers late in summer when the color is most appreciated; great for border and butterfly. S/M/GDr PPAF

By: Forestfarm

An exciting and new selection by British plantsman Peter Catt of this deciduous shrub with stunning, silver-gray foliage that looks good from spring through fall and provides a lovely backdrop for the bright blue flowers appearing from September until frost. To only 3 ft or so tall and wide and best cut back in early spring to maintain a compact form. Sun to part shade and well-drained soil with summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.