Re:Caryopteris/Cleome

In a message dated 8/30/03 11:01:39 AM, perennials-owner@hort.net writes:

<< Although it's not a perennial, plant cleome too--it has a skunky odor when 
brushed by. I let the seeds fall where they may and so I'm never without it. 
>>

Bill, Cleome becomes to invasive in my garden.  I have not let any bloom this 
year but I'm sure I will have them yet for years.
    Caryopteris are hardy for me in my garden and reseed plentifully.  The 
first one I had a number of years ago, I purchased from Wayside because they 
were not available in our area.  I think the variety was 'Black Knight', a very 
dark blue.  It would survive a few years, die out but sprout from seed in a 
different location.  I haven't had that for several years.  I currently have 
'Longwood Blue'.  A border of this plant in bloom is as lovely as a row of 
lavender seen in a photo of an English garden.
    At last it has cooled off but no rain yet.  We are short over 4" just for 
the month.
    Ceres, Iowa Zone 4/5

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