Sun Needs:
- Partial shade to full shade
- Prefers dappled sunlight or morning sun with afternoon shade
- Too much sun can scorch leaves; too much shade may reduce flowering
Bloom Time:
- Late spring to early summer
- Large trusses of bell-shaped flowers in shades of purple, pink, or lavender
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Size:
Height: 6 to 10 feet tall (can reach up to 15 feet in ideal conditions)
Width: 6 to 10 feet wide
Attributes:
- Evergreen foliage with large, leathery leaves
- Showy flower clusters in late spring
- Dense, rounded growth habit
- Native to the southeastern U.S.
- Provides shelter and nectar for pollinators and wildlife
Care Tips:
- Plant in acidic, well-drained, organically rich soil
- Water regularly, especially during dry periods
- Mulch to retain moisture and keep roots cool
- Avoid deep planting—set crown at soil level
- Prune lightly after flowering to shape or remove spent blooms
- Monitor for root rot, lace bugs, and powdery mildew
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