USDA
plant hardiness zones: 7,
8, 9
(Considered root hardy in zone 6).
Sunset plant hardiness
zones: 7-10,
12-14, 18-21, 25-31
Mature height:
8'-10'
Best known for its:
Large tight clusters of
bright lavender flowers.
Plant family + type:
Lythraceae - small deciduous
summer flowering shrub/tree
Origin:
Orig. Armstrong Nurs., San
Marino , CA. 1934.
Mildew resistance:
good
Growth habit:
semi-dwarf, multiple-stemmed shrub/tree
Flower color:
light/medium
lavender
Foliage:
medium/dark green
Bark: grayish
Autumn foliage color:
N/A
Blooming period:
summer, autumn
Preferences:
full sun, well-drained soils,
good air circulation, soil pH: 5.0-6.5
Excellent choice
for: specimen,
flowering accent shrub, gardens
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