| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | 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 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 4 to 6 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 4 to 6 feet |
| Leaves: | Deciduous Variegated Other: Green, pink and white. |
| Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Other: Bright purple berries. |
| Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Lavender Pink |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Humidity tolerant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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