Family: Melastomataceae Melastoma
| Type | Perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | 10A - 11 |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Purple |
| Bloom time | Late Summer to Mid Fall |
| Water needs | Dry to moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, ground cover |
| Height | 2" to 2" / 5cm to 5cm |
| Spread | n/a |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Neutral |
| Soil type | Sandy |
| Form | Spreading or horizontal |
| Attributes and features | Naturalizing |