CULTURAL CONDITIONS

Plant Min Zone: 3a

Plant Max Zone: 9b

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Water / Rainfall: Average

Soil Quality: Average

FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE

Bloom Season: Spring, Early Summer

Flower Color: Magenta

Berry / Fruit Color: None

Spring Foliage Color: Green

Summer Foliage Color: Green

Fall Foliage Color: Green

Evergreen Foliage: Yes

Winter Interest: Yes

Scented Flowers: No

PLANT TOLERANCES

Drought Tolerance: Medium

Wet-Feet Tolerance: Low

Humidity Tolerance: Medium

Wind Tolerance: Medium

Poor Soil Tolerance: Clay Soils, Rocky Soils

GROWTH AND MAINTENANCE

Height: 0.75' - 1'

Width: 1' - 2'

Growth Rate: Slow, Medium

Service Life: Medium: 3-5 years

Maintenance Need: Low

Spreading Potential: Low

Yearly Trimming Tips: Trim Evergreen Perennial Only if Winter-Kill Occurs.

PLANT USES AND LIMITATIONS

Plant Grouping Size: Small Grouping of 3-5, Medium Grouping of 5-10

Best Side of House: South Exposure, West Exposure, East Exposure, North Exposure

Extreme Planting Locations: Top of Retaining Wall Locations

Ornamental Features: Emerges Early in Spring, Long Lasting Fall Color, Multiple Seasons of Interest, Long Blooming Season

Special Landscape Uses: Groundcover

Possible Pest Problems: Root Rot Disease

Plant Limitations: None