| Type | Shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 3A - 7A |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Purple |
| Bloom time | Summer and Fall |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, massing, specimen |
| Height | 8' to 10' / 2.40m to 3.00m |
| Spread | 36" to 6' / 90cm to 1.80m |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Bloom attributes | Attracts butterflies, fragrant flowers |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | Orange, red |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral |
| Soil type | Sandy, loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect, weeping |
| Attributes and features | Attracts birds, invasive |