Small, nodding, pitcher-shaped purple or lavender flowers. Slightly hairy tepals, cream inside, cream stamens. Difficult in cultivation. "more of botanical interest than of garden beauty" according to Whitehead (1935).

Approximate height: 0.4 or less metres
Flowering period(s): Jun Jul Aug
Aspect: Sunny
USDA zones: 4
Pruning: Hard prune (Group 3)
Country of origin: USA
Parentage: Species
Other name(s): None known

Further detail:

Flowers: 2-4cm long
Tepals: 4