Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 3 - 5 feet |
Plant Spread: | 3 - 5 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Broadleaf |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Purple Other: Vivid purple with dark red, densely specked blotch. |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip Layering Other: Tissue Culture |
Parentage: | Purple Splendour x Whitney's Purple |
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