| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 36 to 48 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 24 to 30 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Semi-evergreen Other: Deep purple to almost black |
| Fruit: | Edible to birds |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Pink |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies |
| Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
