| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 4 to 8 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Fruit: | Other: Small, winged capsule |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Pink |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Medicinal Herb |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Pollinators: | Beetles Various insects |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
