This seedling of H. nakaiana was registered by Peter Ruh of Ohio on behalf of the originator, LeRoy Davidson of Washington in 1991. It grows to a small size about 12 inches high with a spread of around 24 inches. The foliage is medium to dark green with a shiny underside. It bears medium purple flowers from late July into August followed by red seed pods.

According to The Hostapedia by Mark Zilis (2009), "...primarily a cultivar of historical interest."