Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Plant Height: | 8 to 10 feet |
Leaves: | Variegated Other: Leaves grow in a spiral around a stem |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Multi-Color: Mostly white with pink and yellow throat |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Cane Division Other: Rooted cuttings will grow a rhizome in about a year and a half - should be kept in a container until this happens.. During this time the leaves can be somewhat deformed. |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years |