| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic Dry |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 2 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 2 feet |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant Blooms on new wood Other: Continuous bloom or rebloomer |
| Flower Color: | Purple Other: Amethyst |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Uses: | Groundcover |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPPAF; Can PBRAF |
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