CULTURAL CONDITIONS

Plant Min Zone: 3a

Plant Max Zone: 8a

Sunlight: All Day Full Sun, Full Sun

Water / Rainfall: Low, Average

Soil Quality: Poor, Average

FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE

Bloom Season: Early Summer, Summer

Flower Color: Pink

Berry / Fruit Color: Maroon

Spring Foliage Color: Reddish Purple

Summer Foliage Color: Reddish Purple

Fall Foliage Color: Purplish Black, Red

Evergreen Foliage: Yes

Winter Interest: Yes

Scented Flowers: No

PLANT TOLERANCES

Drought Tolerance: Medium

Wet-Feet Tolerance: Medium

Humidity Tolerance: Medium, High

Wind Tolerance: High

Poor Soil Tolerance: Rocky Soils, Sandy Soils, Shallow Soils, Clay Soils, Acidic Soil (low PH)

GROWTH AND MAINTENANCE

Height: 1.5' - 2'

Width: 1' - 1.5'

Growth Rate: Medium

Service Life: Long: 5-10 years

Maintenance Need: Almost Zero Maintenance

Spreading Potential: Low

Yearly Trimming Tips: Trim Perennial to 3-6" Above Ground in Summer After Blooms: Forms Basal Foliage Growth.

PLANT USES AND LIMITATIONS

Plant Grouping Size: Small Grouping of 3-5, Medium Grouping of 5-10, Mass Planting of 10 or more

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

Extreme Planting Locations: Resistant to Rabbits, Top of Retaining Wall Locations

Ornamental Features: Long Blooming Season, Multiple Seasons of Interest, Long Lasting Fall Color, Bright Winter Color, Exceptional / Colorful Foliage

Special Landscape Uses: None

Possible Pest Problems: Root Rot Disease, Stem/Crown Disease

Plant Limitations: None