Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Plant Height: | 5-8 feet |
Plant Spread: | 5-8 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Fruit: | Dehiscent |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Purple |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Propagation: Seeds: | Scarify seeds: rub with a file or coarse sandpaper to break through the tough coating |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip Cuttings: Cane Other: 4 inch semi-ripe cuttings are recommended |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
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