| 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) |
| Plant Height: | 4 - 8 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 3 - 4 feet |
| Leaves: | Semi-evergreen |
| Fruit: | Showy |
| Fruiting Time: | Summer |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Mauve Pink |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest |
| Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip |
