General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Tree
Grass/Grass-like
Life cycle:Annual
Sun Requirements:Full Sun
Full Shade
Water Preferences:Wet
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 3
Leaves:Needled
Flowers:Nocturnal
Flower Color:Purple
Flower Size:4"-5"
Flower Time:Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Inflorescence Type:Catkin
Wildlife Attractant:Butterflies
Propagation: Other methods:Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Root
Division
Pollinators:Midges
Containers:Suitable for hanging baskets
Conservation status:Extinct (EX)

Flower color is actually darker than picture.

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