| General Description | A vigorous plant with beautiful purple foliage that is notably heat and humidity tolerant. |
| Shape | A full, rounded clump. |
| Landscape | Perennial plantings in gardens and borders or as a container plant. |
| Propagation | Propagate in autumn by division. |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun to partial shade in normal soil. Applying regular fertilizer will help performance and it is recommended to remove the flower stems after bloom to maintain a tidy appearance. Deadheading will not extend the bloom time. 'Blackberry Ice' is an especially heat and humidity tolerant cultivar. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves emerge a beautiful purple with black veining, maturing to develop a soft pewter overlay. |
| Flower Description | White flowers emerge in clusters on reddish-purple scapes. |