| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 2 to 3 feet (60-90cm) |
| Plant Spread: | 2 to 3 feet |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Variegated Other: Deep green with longitudal creamy-white stripes. |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | Purple |
| Flower Time: | Spring |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Houseplant |
| Uses: | Will Naturalize |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
| Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
| tarev | On November 7, 2016 | Potted up repotted in container in the shadiest side of our garden. |
| tarev | On November 6, 2016 | Obtained plant Purchased from Alden Lane Nursery in Livermore, CA |
| piksihk | On May 6, 2023 | Obtained plant |
