This H. 'William Lachman' seedling was registered by Dr. Ed Elslager of Michigan in 2002. It forms a medium size (14 inches high) mound of slightly wavy, foliage with reddish petioles. Deep purple flowers are produced from mid-August into September.

According to The Hostapedia by Mark Zilis (2009), "Ed Elslager selected this for its combination of white-edged foliage and red petioles that can be seen due to its semi-upright mound habit. The deep purple flowers also add to its value."