Predominant Flower Color:  Purple

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower widely funnel-shaped, 3" across, strong reddish-purple with a deep purplish-red blotch. Held in ball-shaped trusses of 10-12 flowers.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late Midseason

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, acute apex, cuneate base, 4½" long, glossy, yellow-green, retained 3 years. Rounded habit. Heat & sun tolerant.

Height:  5 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent): 
     ponticum seedling

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Kruschke

Registration Reference:  ARS 733

Glossary of plant description terminology.
Note: Bloom time and 10 year height information are approximate and can vary dependent on weather and growing conditions.
Cold hardiness temperature is also an approximate value.