Now's the time to prune your shrubs and perennials so they are ready to put on their best show in the garden this summer! This plant, Beyond Midnight Caryopteris, is hardy in zones 5-9 and loved by bees, butterflies and hummingbirds--but the deer will walk on by! emfl.us/Qi7d | Proven Winners

Caryopteris Dark Knight (Bluebeard) A compact mounding shrub bearing aromatic stems and leaves. Clusters of small, fragrant deep purplish-blue flowers blooms from midsummer to fall. Great cut flower and pollinators LOVE it!🐝🦋 | Sipkens Nurseries

Caryopteris x clandonensis ‘Pavilion Pink’ (aka Bluebeard) Summer’s almost gone, but this compact, low mounding, deciduous shrub is just getting started—and as you can see, it’s an excellent choice for lending some late season support to our pollinator friends. Plant in full sun with good drainage, and ‘Pavilion Pink’ will keep your gardens looking lively as we pass from one season to the next. Available at Stark & Division #1 • $19.99 | Portland Nursery