| Type | Shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 4A - 9A |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Blue, lavender, pink, red, white |
| Bloom time | Spring through Fall |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, foundation, massing, specimen |
| Height | 36" to 5' / 90cm to 1.60m |
| Spread | 36" to 6' / 90cm to 1.80m |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Deciduous, broadleaf |
| Bloom attributes | Suitable for cut flowers, suitable for dried flowers |
| Leaf color | Green, variegated |
| Fruit color | Brown |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Rounded, spreading or horizontal |
| Attributes and features | Native to North America |