Spectacular summer color from lightly fragrant, dark violet-purple flower spikes. A fast growing shrub that works well as a foundation shrub, an accent plant or as a background in borders. Slightly hardier than other varieties, but may die to ground in cold winter areas, emerging vigorously in spring. Deciduous.
Watering Needs:Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
Botanical Pronunciation:BUD-lee-uh da-VID-ee-eye
Plant type:Shrub
Deciduous/evergreen:Deciduous
Growth rate:Fast
Average landscape size:Quickly reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide.
Special features:Easy Care, Fast Growing, Waterwise
Foliage color:Gray-green
Blooms:Midsummer through Fall
Flower color:Purple
Flower attributesFlowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers
Garden styleCottage, Mediterranean, Rustic