Status in Florida: Cultivated
Native Habitat: Asia
Native States: Not applicable (native to Asia)
Growing Zones: 5-9  
Size at Maturity: 8-12 feet tall, 6-10 feet wide
Phenology: Deciduous
Life Cycle: Perennial
Growth Rate: Moderate
Growth Habit: Upright, vase-shaped, spreading, woody
Bloom Season: Summer, late summer, early fall
Bloom Color: White, pink, purple, red, blue, and bi-colors
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil Texture: Adaptable, prefers well-drained loam
Soil pH: Adaptable, slightly acidic to slightly alkaline
Moisture Requirements: Average, well-drained
Tolerance to Salt Spray: Low/None
Keystone Plant: No
Recommended Landscape Uses: Hedges, screens, specimen plant, foundation plantings, mixed borders
Maintenance Tips: Prune in late winter or early spring, fertilize in spring, mulch to retain moisture
Considerations: Can be prone to aphids and Japanese beetles, self-seeding can be prolific
Hurricane Wind Resistant: No
Erosion Control: No
Nitrogen Fixing: No
Edible: No
Pet Safe: No
Deer and Rabbit Resistance: Yes
Historical Medicinal Uses: None widely documented
Wildlife Benefit: Pollinators, birds
Caterpillar Host Plant: No
Propagation: Cuttings, seed