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Key Characteristics
Foliage: Large, leathery, oval leaves that are glossy green in summer. As temperatures drop in fall and winter, the leaves transform into a striking deep beet-red or purple.
Flowers: In mid-to-late spring, nodding clusters of deep magenta or purplish-pink bell-shaped flowers bloom on thick, reddish stems rising 12–18 inches above the foliage.
Growing Requirements
Light: Highly adaptable; thrives in part to full shade but can tolerate full sun in cooler climates.
Soil: Prefers moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil but is tolerant of a wide range of types, including heavy clay.
Maintenance: Low maintenance. It is generally deer and rabbit resistant. Spent flower stalks should be removed after blooming, and any winter-damaged leaves can be cleared in early spring.
Garden Uses
Groundcover: Its dense growth habit makes it excellent for suppressing weeds and providing year-round interest.
Borders & Edging: Ideal for shady garden paths, rock gardens, or as an understory plant for shrubs.
Pollinators: The early spring blooms are a valuable food source for bees and butterflies.
Key Characteristics
Foliage: Large, leathery, oval leaves that are glossy green in summer. As temperatures drop in fall and winter, the leaves transform into a striking deep beet-red or purple.
Flowers: In mid-to-late spring, nodding clusters of deep magenta or purplish-pink bell-shaped flowers bloom on thick, reddish stems rising 12–18 inches above the foliage.
Growing Requirements
Light: Highly adaptable; thrives in part to full shade but can tolerate full sun in cooler climates.
Soil: Prefers moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil but is tolerant of a wide range of types, including heavy clay.
Maintenance: Low maintenance. It is generally deer and rabbit resistant. Spent flower stalks should be removed after blooming, and any winter-damaged leaves can be cleared in early spring.
Garden Uses
Groundcover: Its dense growth habit makes it excellent for suppressing weeds and providing year-round interest.
Borders & Edging: Ideal for shady garden paths, rock gardens, or as an understory plant for shrubs.
Pollinators: The early spring blooms are a valuable food source for bees and butterflies.