Caryopteris clandonensis Gold Crest PP 32310 Rubus We were amazed when we

We were amazed when we first saw this growing in the Lappi garden in Chapel Hill

These exquisite little gems of the rock garden burst forth in late fall with small

each backed by purple flecked sepals

The dense 30" tall x 5' wide clumps of evergreen (or should I say ever-grey) finger-shaped

The offsetting rhizomes produce 3' tall

Caryopteris clandonensis Gold Crest PP 32310 Rubus We were amazed when weWe have been thrilled at the vigor, durability, and overall performance of Caryopteris 'Gold Crest' from the breeders at Ball Hort. This amazing deciduous shrub matures to 3' tall x 5' wide, with a lovely rounded habit and great vigor. The stems are clothed with bright yellow foliage, strongly scented of menthol. The foliage is further highlighted from August through September with an abundance of cymes of blue flowers. The flowers are in turn adorned