| Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Plant Height: | 10 to 12 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 6 to 8 feet |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Deciduous Other: Dark, almost black leaf color. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Lavender |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Flowering Tree Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP27,335 |
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