| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 2 to 4 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 2 to 6 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Fruit: | Showy Other: Attractive, small lavender berries. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Late spring or early summer |
| Underground structures: | Tuber |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic |
| Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
