| 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) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 24 to 36 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12 to 14 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Deciduous Fragrant Variegated Other: Foliage emerges light green and quickly matures to shades of green, plum-purple and magenta-pink. |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall |
| Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
