| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 2 to 6 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 2 to 4 feet |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Broadleaf Other: Dark chocolate-brown with creamy splash down center of each leaf |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Pink Purple Other: Magenta-pink to reddish-purple |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Awards and Recognitions: | Texas Superstar® |
