8-10′ Tall

6-8′ Wide

Full sun

Moist, well draining soils. Adaptable to most soil conditions but will not tolerate wet or soggy sites

Slow (less than 1’/year)

Dark purple flower buds open to show off light lavender colored panicles

Mid to late spring on old wood

Simple dark green leaves during the growing season

Leaves turn yellow in the fall

Tolerances: Deer

Attracts: Bees, butterflies, humming birds