| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full 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 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
| Plant Height: | 6 to 8 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 4 to 6 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Purple Other: Pinkish-purple to Lavender-purple |
| Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip Layering Other: Tissue Culture |
| Pollinators: | Various insects |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| GardensJohn | On April 7, 2021 | Obtained plant |
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