CULTURAL CONDITIONS

Plant Min Zone: 4a

Plant Max Zone: 8a

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Water / Rainfall: Low, Average

Soil Quality: Poor, Average

FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE

Bloom Season: Summer, Late Summer

Flower Color: Magenta

Berry / Fruit Color: None

Spring Foliage Color: Green

Summer Foliage Color: Green

Fall Foliage Color: Dark Green

Evergreen Foliage: Yes

Winter Interest: Yes

Scented Flowers: Yes

PLANT TOLERANCES

Drought Tolerance: Medium, High

Wet-Feet Tolerance: Low

Humidity Tolerance: Low, Medium

Wind Tolerance: High

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

GROWTH AND MAINTENANCE

Height: 0.25' - 0.5'

Width: 0.75' - 1.5'

Growth Rate: Slow

Service Life: Medium: 3-5 years

Maintenance Need: Medium

Spreading Potential: Low

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

PLANT USES AND LIMITATIONS

Plant Grouping Size: Small Grouping of 3-5, Medium Grouping of 5-10

Best Side of House: East Exposure, North Exposure

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

Ornamental Features: Fine Texture

Special Landscape Uses: Groundcover, Lawn Substitute

Possible Pest Problems: Root Rot Disease, Weed Competition

Plant Limitations: Needs Excellent Drainage