Features:Foliage: Lance-shaped, velvety gray-green leaves with textured surface,Flowers: Dense conical clusters of deep magenta flowers with golden throats,Habit: Gracefully arching semi-evergreen shrub
Mature Height: 4-6 ft
Mature Width: 3-4 ft
Growth Rate: Fast
Light Needs: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
Key Advantages:True non-invasive sterile variety,Intense flower color won't fade in heat,Exceptionally long bloom season,Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds & bees,Improved cold tolerance
Special Care:Pruning: Cut back to 12-18" in early spring,Soil: Well-drained; tolerates poor soils,Water: Drought tolerant once established,Fertilizer: Light spring application
Seasonal Interest:Flowers: June through frost,Foliage: Semi-evergreen in zones 7-9