| Type | Shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 9A - 11 |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Purple, red |
| Bloom time | Summer |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, seashore |
| Height | 12" to 36" / 30cm to 90cm |
| Spread | 18" to 36" / 45cm to 90cm |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Evergreen, needles or needle-like |
| Bloom attributes | Attracts butterflies |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Neutral |
| Soil type | Sandy, loamy |
| Form | Irregular or sprawling |
| Attributes and features | Attracts birds, invasive |