| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| 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 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
| Plant Height: | 4 - 6 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Fruit: | Other: Small, hard, oval black seeds. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Pink Other: Magenta-pink to purplish. |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Scarify seeds: Soak in warm water for 24 hours before sowing. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip |
| Pollinators: | Bees |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
