The Magic Show® 'Purple Illusion' is a stunning summer-blooming perennial that adds vibrant color and structure to any garden. Its thick, rosy-purple flower wands stand tall above a rounded, low clump of rich green foliage. This eye-catching plant thrives when planted in combination containers or near the front of the border, creating a striking focal point. Even after the flowers have faded, the dark green leaves form a lush, thick canopy, ensuring the plant maintains its visual appeal throughout the seasons.
- 16-18 inches tall and wide at maturity
- Hardy in zones 4-8, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
- Plant in part sun to full sun (4+ hours daily)
- Space plants 16-18 inches apart for best results
- Produces rosy-purple flowers in early summer
- Maintains deep green foliage spring through frost
- Great for borders, containers, cut flowers, landscape, mass plantings
- Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds while resisting deer
- Long blooming, salt tolerant
Care: This plant grows best in average, humus enriched, well-drained soil and full sun. Though it will survive in partial shade, it flowers best in sun. Shear back after blooming. Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring.
Shipping Info:
- Enjoy free shipping on orders over $125
- Size at shipping varies by the season and plant
- Quart perennials are 5-8 in. at the time of shipment
- 0.65 Gallon perennials are 6-14 in. at the time of shipment
- 1 Gallon perennials are 6-24 in. at the time of shipment
- Perennials shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; perennials shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom
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