CULTURAL CONDITIONS

Plant Min Zone: 3b

Plant Max Zone: 8a

Sunlight: All Day Full Sun, Full Sun

Water / Rainfall: Low, Average

Soil Quality: Average, Rich

FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE

Bloom Season: Spring

Flower Color: Lavender

Berry / Fruit Color: Green, Black

Spring Foliage Color: Green

Summer Foliage Color: Green

Fall Foliage Color: Green, Brown-Beige

Evergreen Foliage: No

Winter Interest: No

Scented Flowers: Yes

PLANT TOLERANCES

Drought Tolerance: Medium

Wet-Feet Tolerance: Low, Medium

Humidity Tolerance: Medium

Wind Tolerance: High

Poor Soil Tolerance: Clay Soils, Sandy Soils, Rocky Soils, Alkaline Soils (high PH)

GROWTH AND MAINTENANCE

Height: 5' - 8'

Width: 5' - 8'

Growth Rate: Slow, Medium

Service Life: Extremely long: over 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: 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: Survives Severe Drought

Ornamental Features: Other Features not listed

Special Landscape Uses: Erosion Control, Noise / Wind Screening, Hedge Row

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

Plant Limitations: Susceptible to Late Spring Frosts, Lack of Ornamental Features, Susceptible to Juglone / Black Walnut