| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 4 - 5 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 4 - 5 feet |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Deciduous Variegated |
| Flowers: | Showy Blooms on new wood Other: Doubled. |
| Flower Color: | Purple |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Other: Summer through fall. |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Sow in situ Other info: Sets few seeds. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip Cuttings: Cane |
| Pollinators: | Various insects |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPPAF, Can PBRAF |
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