Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Plant Height: | 2-3 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Variegated |
Fruit: | Showy |
Fruiting Time: | Summer |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Purple |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth Monocarpic |