Purple Fringe Loropetalum
Loropetalum chinensis var. rubrum

Soil:

Moist but not wet

Light:

Sun to partial shade

Height:

3-8 ft.

Width:

4-5 ft.

Description:

Loropetalum chinense, sometimes called the fringe flower, is a beautiful and versatile shrub that is a member of the witch hazel family (Hamameliadaceae) from China and the Himalayas. It is usually seen as a dense rounded shrub that only grows to 3-8 feet tall with arching branches bearing soft 1-2 inch long light green leaves. 

Flowering is heaviest in the spring but sporadic flowers are likely to occur at anytime of the year. The versatility of Loropetalum is that it can be grown in mild coastal climates in light shade to full sun, yet can tolerate the cooler winter temperatures and heat associated with other regions.