| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 4-6 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 3-6 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Fruit: | Dehiscent |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Pink Other: Pale pink with darker pink veining. |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Suitable Locations: | Topiary |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Erosion control |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
