Perennial: Evergreen. Tolerant of deer, drought and heat. Border, pot, woodland & rock garden plant. This sport of E. 'Redwing' has knockout dark purple, velvety foliage that darkens to nearly black the more sun it gets! The yellow-green flowers are held on reddish stems in spring. Mounding, compact & bushy. Ht: 18-24". W: 18-24". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6-10. PP#17,178 (E. amygdaloides x E. martini)