This cultivar originated in its native Japan in the Aormori Prefecture and was discovered by Kimio Muroya and registered on his behalf by Mark Zilis of Illinois in 2009. It is also incorrectly known as H. rectifolia 'Amori Gold' and is registered as a tissue culture sport of H. rectifolia 'Aomori Setting Sun'. It grows to a medium size about 14 inches in height and 28 inches in width. The leaves are ovate,  shiny on top and very shiny on the bottom. Dark purple flowers from mid-July into August.