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So I live in zone 7 and Loropetalum is rated for USDA zones 7 through 9. But every year mine have fewer and fewer leaves (3 yrs) until this year all of the young leaves died in a late cold spell. So I give up. But, I would like a similar small shrub, 18 inches to 3 ft with deep purple leaves. Any ideas for an alternative? The area gets direct sun about 6 hrs a day.