Plant Types: | Rhizomatous |
Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | In Water Wet Wet Mesic Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Plant Height: | 6 - 12 inches |
Plant Spread: | 6 - 12 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: May go dormant if temperatures drop below about 60 degrees F for extended periods. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late fall or early winter Winter |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Division |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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