Shrub: Semi-deciduous. They say bigger is better, and that's certainly the case here! Double the size and double the color! One of the deepest purples available. Old-fashioned looking flowers appear abundantly summer-fall. Good for borders, containers and flower beds. Attracts hummingbirds. Bloom color: red sepals over semi-double purple-black corolla. Size: 2-3' x 2-3'. Exposure: part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z8.