| Type | Shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 7A - 10B |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Lavender |
| Bloom time | Spring |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, cascades, erosion control, foundation, massing, standard |
| Height | 4' to 8' / 1.20m to 2.40m |
| Spread | 6' to 7' / 1.80m to 2.20m |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Deciduous, broadleaf |
| Bloom attributes | Attracts butterflies |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | Purple, white |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Rounded, spreading or horizontal, vase |
| Attributes and features | Attracts birds, native to North America, fragrant foliage, invasive, naturalizing |