CULTURAL CONDITIONS

Plant Min Zone: 4a

Plant Max Zone: 7a

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Water / Rainfall: Average, High

Soil Quality: Average, Rich

FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE

Bloom Season: Early Summer, Summer

Flower Color: Light Pink

Berry / Fruit Color: Purplish Black

Spring Foliage Color: Purplish Black

Summer Foliage Color: Purplish Black

Fall Foliage Color: Purplish Black

Evergreen Foliage: No

Winter Interest: No

Scented Flowers: Yes

PLANT TOLERANCES

Drought Tolerance: Medium

Wet-Feet Tolerance: High

Humidity Tolerance: Medium, High

Wind Tolerance: Medium, High

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

GROWTH AND MAINTENANCE

Height: 5' - 7'

Width: 5' - 7'

Growth Rate: Medium, Fast

Service Life: Very Long: 10-20 years

Maintenance Need: Low

Spreading Potential: Medium

Yearly Trimming Tips: Trim Shrub to Desired Size After Bloom in Late Spring or Summer: Blooms on Old Wood.

PLANT USES AND LIMITATIONS

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

Best Side of House: East Exposure

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

Ornamental Features: Multiple Seasons of Interest, Exceptional / Colorful Foliage

Special Landscape Uses: Hedge Row

Possible Pest Problems: Foliage Disease, Stem/Crown Disease, Borers

Plant Limitations: Aggressive Rhizomes / Runners, Needs Regular Irrigation, May be Poisonous