| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 2 to 3 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Fruit: | Showy |
| Fruiting Time: | Summer |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Purple |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Suitable as Annual |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets Crowns |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth Monocarpic |
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