This plant was registered in 1991 by Mary Chastain of Lakeside Acres Nursery in Tennessee. It is a cross of the species, H. venusta x H. 'Blue Cadet' which grows to about 11 inches in height and a spread of 2 feet. The leaves are slightly cupped and smooth textured. Its bright purple flowers in dense clusters bloom in July.

According to The Hostapedia by Mark Zilis (2009), "Its main ornamental feature, though, may be its spectacular show of bright purple flowers. They are produced in dense clusters in July on scapes just above the foliage."