| 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 12 |
| Plant Height: | 3-5 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 2-3 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Dark olive-green with red reverse. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | White Other: Bright red bracts encircling tiny white flowers. |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Winter |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Groundcover |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Division |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
