| Type | Shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 7B - 11 |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Pink, purple, white, yellow |
| Bloom time | Summer and Fall |
| Water needs | Wet |
| Height | 4' to 6' / 1.20m to 1.80m |
| Spread | 36" to 6' / 90cm to 1.80m |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Evergreen, needles or needle-like |
| Bloom attributes | Attracts butterflies |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | Red |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Vase |
| Attributes and features | Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive |