Type | Shrub |
USDA Hardiness range | 5A - 8B |
Exposure | Full sun |
Bloom color | Blue, purple |
Bloom time | Summer |
Water needs | Moist |
Landscape uses | Border, container, foundation, hedge, massing, seashore, specimen |
Height | 8' to 12' / 2.40m to 3.60m |
Spread | 5' to 7' / 1.60m to 2.20m |
Growth rate | Moderate |
Persistence | Deciduous, broadleaf |
Bloom attributes | Attracts butterflies |
Leaf color | Green |
Fruit color | Brown |
Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral |
Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
Form | Upright or erect |
Attributes and features | Attracts birds, invasive |