| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 3 to 4 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 3 to 4 feet |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Other: dark red-violet |
| Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP23,462 |
![Location: Hidden Hills CA zone 10b
Received in a 4\" pot](/pics/2013-06-23/OldGardener/207f79-250.jpg "Location: Hidden Hills CA zone 10b
Received in a 4\\" pot")
![Location: Hidden Hills CA zone 10b
Date: 2013-06-23
Received in a 4\" pot](/pics/2013-06-23/OldGardener/20d3b9-250.jpg "Location: Hidden Hills CA zone 10b
Date: 2013-06-23
Received in a 4\\" pot")
| flaflwrgrl | On October 29, 2014 | Obtained plant From Santa Rosa Gardens in pot. |
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