8-15′ Tall

6-12′ 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 bright purple panicles

Mid spring on old wood

Simple dark green leaves through the growing season

Leaves turn yellow in fall

Tolerances: Deer

Attracts: Bees, butterflies, humming birds