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| Description | Dense, lush foliage emerges in rich burgundy and dark green, holding its color through the summer. Spikes of small purple flowers are held above the foliage. The compact, tidy habit means it does not spread where it isn't wanted. Excellent for containers or the front of borders. Perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring to early summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Black Walnut Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Burgundy |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in organically rich, moist, well-drained soils. Best foliage color in sunnier exposures. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, water as needed to maintain evenly moist soil. Apply a low-nitrogen fertilizer in late summer. Space 12 to 14 in. apart as groundcover. |
| Description | Dense, lush foliage emerges in rich burgundy and dark green, holding its color through the summer. Spikes of small purple flowers are held above the foliage. The compact, tidy habit means it does not spread where it isn't wanted. Excellent for containers or the front of borders. Perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring to early summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Black Walnut Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover |
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| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Burgundy |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in organically rich, moist, well-drained soils. Best foliage color in sunnier exposures. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, water as needed to maintain evenly moist soil. Apply a low-nitrogen fertilizer in late summer. Space 12 to 14 in. apart as groundcover. |
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