Family: Thymelaeaceae Mezereum
| Type | Shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 7A - 7B |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Purple |
| Bloom time | Spring |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, foundation, specimen |
| Height | 36" to 4' / 90cm to 1.20m |
| Spread | 36" to 5' / 90cm to 1.60m |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Persistence | Semi-evergreen |
| Bloom attributes | Fragrant flowers |
| Leaf color | Green, purple |
| Fruit color | Red |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Rounded |
| Attributes and features | Attractive foilage |