| General Description | An evergreen shrubby perennial that is native to Central America and Mexico. 'Purple Velvet' blooms stocks of hairy, purple flowers in autumn. |
| Shape | Bushy. |
| Landscape | Plant as a cut flower, borders and beds, wall-side, container and wildlife gardens.
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| Propagation | By softwood cuttings in spring or semi-hardwood in late summer, also by simple layering.
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| Cultivation | Grows outdoors in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or dappled shade in a frost-free border. Protect from excessive winter moisture.
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| Pests | Susceptible to powdery mildew, rust, stem rot, fungal leaf spots, whiteflies, aphids, mealybugs, and spider mites.
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| Notable Specimens | Sissinghurst Castle Gardens, Cranbrook, Kent, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
