| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 3 to 5 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 3 to 5 feet |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Fragrant |
| Fruit: | Dehiscent Other: Small, 5 chambered capsules, each chamber containing a single shiny black seed. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Pink White |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Days to germinate: 1 to 2 months Depth to plant seed: Shallowly sow, covering lightly with soil. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
