| Leaf Size: | Small (¾"-1½") |
| Habit: | Trailing |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled 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) |
| Plant Height: | 12-18 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 18-24 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Other: Deep maroon with chartreuse green margins. |
| Flowers: | Other: Plants are grown for foliage and blooms are usually pinched to keep the plant from going into decline. |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Uses: | Groundcover Suitable as Annual Suitable for miniature gardens |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Pollution Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: CPBR2,346; PP17,003 |
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