• Height: 5-6 ft
  
• Spread: 5-6 ft
  
• Light: Full sun-part shade
  
• Soil: Moist
  
• Zone: 5-9
  
• Deer resistance: Low
  
• Deciduous

'Amethyst' was discovered by Dr. Michael Dirr in Cincinnati, Ohio. It has upright, 6-inch-long, conical flowers that are creamy white, which turn wine-red. The dark green, oak leaf-shaped foliage turns reddish purple in fall. This is a great hydrangea to plant as an accent for homes and patios.