| Type | Shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 5B - 8A |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Lavender |
| Bloom time | Summer |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, massing, woodland garden |
| Height | 4' to 6' / 1.20m to 1.80m |
| Spread | 4' to 6' / 1.20m to 1.80m |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Deciduous, broadleaf |
| Bloom attributes | Attracts butterflies |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | Purple |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Rounded, spreading or horizontal, vase |
| Attributes and features | Attracts birds, invasive |