Growth Habit: large (6 x 6 feet)
USDA Zone: 5b
Exposure: filtered to full sun
Growing Conditions: evenly moist, well drained acidic soils
Parentage: (catawbiense hybrid)
Color Category: purple
Bloom Time: May
Comments: Purple flowers with dark purple edging and brown spotting on the dorsal lobe. Leaves are dark green and recurved. Has stood the test of time as its been in production since 1851.