Color: Purple Flower Size: 4-6″ (10-15cm) Flowering Period: July-Sept Mature Height: 9-12′ (3-4m) Pruning Group: C Planting Aspect: Sun/ Partial Shade USDA Zone: 3 Suitable As Ground Cover: Yes Foliage: Deciduous About Etoile Violette This vigorous vine produces masses of deep purple flowers with golden stamens from midsummer to early autumn.