LIGHT: Filtered sun, Full shade, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Foliage reaches 12 in. tall, 22 in. wide; flowers reach 15 in. tall.
| Description | Unfaltering color, with intensely purple, glossy foliage with fluted edges. Produces short airy sprays of small soft violet-colored flowers on deep purple stems from late spring through summer. Outstanding color for borders, rock gardens, and mixed containers. An herbaceous perennial; evergreen in mild winter areas. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring to late summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Accent, Edging |
| Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
| Foliage Color | Purple |
| Companion Plants | Astilbe (Astilbe); Lenten Rose (Helleborus); Painted Fern (Athyrium); Hosta (Hosta); Daylily (Hemerocallis) |
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, well-drained soil; take care not to bury crown when planting. Prefers more shade in hotter regions. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; reduce frequency once established. Avoid excess winter moisture. Feed throughout growing season. Remove old, faded foliage in early spring. |
| History | Recipient of multiple awards and much recognition from within the horticulture field, including awards from Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Colorado State University, and Penn State University. It has been recognized for its phenomenal color and performance. |




