CULTURAL CONDITIONS

Plant Min Zone: 6b

Plant Max Zone: 10b

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun, Shade

Water / Rainfall: Average

Soil Quality: Average, Rich

FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE

Bloom Season: Early Summer

Flower Color: Light Purple

Berry / Fruit Color: Black

Spring Foliage Color: Dark Green

Summer Foliage Color: Dark Green

Fall Foliage Color: Dark Green

Evergreen Foliage: Yes

Winter Interest: Yes

Scented Flowers: No

PLANT TOLERANCES

Drought Tolerance: Medium

Wet-Feet Tolerance: Medium

Humidity Tolerance: High

Wind Tolerance: Low

Poor Soil Tolerance: No Extreme Soils

GROWTH AND MAINTENANCE

Height: 0.25' - 0.5'

Width: 0.5' - 0.75'

Growth Rate: Extremely Slow

Service Life: Medium: 3-5 years

Maintenance Need: High

Spreading Potential: Extremely Low

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

PLANT USES AND LIMITATIONS

Plant Grouping Size: Small Grouping of 3-5

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

Extreme Planting Locations: None

Ornamental Features: Fine Texture, Exceptional / Colorful Foliage

Special Landscape Uses: Groundcover, Lawn Substitute

Possible Pest Problems: Stem/Crown Disease, Weed Competition

Plant Limitations: May get Occasional Winter-kill, Environmental Stress / Decline, Needs Regular Irrigation, Slow to Reach Mature Size