Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 8 feet |
Plant Spread: | 6 feet |
Leaves: | Good fall color Unusual foliage color Deciduous Other: Deep burgundy-purple, turning shades of golden-yellow and amber in fall. |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Red Other: Maroon-red |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Erosion control |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Tolerates dry shade Drought tolerant |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP28,886 |