| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 8 to 10 inches (20-25cm) |
| Plant Spread: | 8 - 12 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Other: green with silver veining. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Purple Other: Purple flowers from bright red bracts. |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Division |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
