| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 6 - 12 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12 - 18 inches |
| Leaves: | Good fall color Unusual foliage color Other: Young foliage is sparse and orange shades, maturing to gold and bright orange in summer and then red in winter. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Mauve |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Late spring or early summer |
| Uses: | Groundcover |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
