CULTURAL CONDITIONS

Plant Min Zone: 4a

Plant Max Zone: 8a

Sunlight: All Day Full Sun, Full Sun, Part Sun

Water / Rainfall: Low, Average

Soil Quality: Poor, Average

FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE

Bloom Season: Late Summer, Fall

Flower Color: Magenta, Purple

Berry / Fruit Color: Insignificant

Spring Foliage Color: Green

Summer Foliage Color: Green

Fall Foliage Color: Green, Yellow

Evergreen Foliage: No

Winter Interest: No

Scented Flowers: No

PLANT TOLERANCES

Drought Tolerance: Medium, High

Wet-Feet Tolerance: Low

Humidity Tolerance: Medium, High

Wind Tolerance: Medium, High

Poor Soil Tolerance: Rocky Soils, Sandy Soils, Rocky Soils

GROWTH AND MAINTENANCE

Height: 3' - 4'

Width: 4' - 5'

Growth Rate: Medium, Fast

Service Life: Medium: 3-5 years

Maintenance Need: Low

Spreading Potential: Low

Yearly Trimming Tips: Shrub Normally Winter-kills so trim to 6-12" off Ground in Winter or Early Spring: Blooms on New Wood.

PLANT USES AND LIMITATIONS

Plant Grouping Size: Specimen Planting of 1-3, Small Grouping of 3-5

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

Extreme Planting Locations: Top of Retaining Wall Locations, Survives Severe Drought, Tolerates Extreme Heat, Resistant to Rabbits

Ornamental Features: Multiple Seasons of Interest, Long Blooming Season, Fine Texture

Special Landscape Uses: None

Possible Pest Problems: Root Rot Disease

Plant Limitations: May get Occasional Winter-kill, Needs Thick Winter Mulch, Needs Excellent Drainage