4-8′ Tall

5-10′ Wide

Full sun

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

Slow (less than 1’/year)

Purple flower buds open to show light violet colored panicles

Late spring to early summer on old wood

Simple dark green leaves during the growing season

Leaves turn yellow in the fall

Tolerances: Deer

Attracts: Bees, butterflies, humming birds