| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Plant Height: | 3 to 4 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 2 to 3 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Fruit: | Dehiscent |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Mauve |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Houseplant |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Pollinators: | Bees |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
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