| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| 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) 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: | 6 to 8 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Variegated Broadleaf |
| Fruit: | Showy |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Purple |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Espalier |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Layering |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
