This shrub blooms fragrant white flowers in early summer. In the fall, its foliage turns a beautiful red to burgundy. It grows 2-3′ tall and 3-4′ wide.

It works well as a foundation plant or in rain gardens. It will tolerate wet areas. It prefers full sun to partial shade but can grow almost full shade. It is adaptable to a wide variety of soils. It does not have any serious pest or disease problems.