| Type | Shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 7B - 10B |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Blue, lavender, white |
| Bloom time | Spring and Summer |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, erosion control, ground cover, massing, rock garden |
| Height | 6' to 10' / 1.80m to 3.00m |
| Spread | 8' to 12' / 2.40m to 3.60m |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | Black |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Spreading or horizontal |
| Attributes and features | Native to North America |