| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun 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 10b |
| Plant Height: | 3 - 4 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 3 - 4 feet |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Deciduous Other: Gray-green |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Purple Other: Deep purplish-red |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Sterile |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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