Shrub: Drought & clay tolerant. Deer & gopher resistant. Semi-evergreen to deciduous border plant. Incredibly long, 10-12”, outward-facing flower panicles open light lavender purple then deepen to blue-purple w/age. The new & aged flowers appear at the same time, giving it an interesting two-tone effect. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Nice cut flower. Blm time: summer-fall. Growth: 3-4' x 4-6'. Exp.: sun/pt shade. Water: mod. USDA Z5. PP#28178