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:
2'-3'
Best known for its:
Beautiful purple flowers,
very attractive in landscaping, large containers
and half barrels. Unusual in plant tends to grow
upward then branches begin to cascade downward
in what we call “Oval Weeping”.
Plant family + type:
Lythraceae - mini deciduous
summer flowering shrub
Origin:
Exclusive Hines introduction
Mildew resistance:
good
Growth habit:
deciduous,
mini, low growing, multi-stemmed
Flower color:
purple
Foliage:
dark green
Bark: brown
Autumn foliage color:
N/A
Blooming period:
summer, autumn (late
bloomer)
Preferences:
full sun, well-drained soils,
good air circulation, soil pH: 5.0-6.5
Excellent choice
for: specimen,
flowering accent shrub, border plantings
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