| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 6 feet to 8 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Fruiting Time: | Spring |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red Other: Deep reddish-purple |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
