Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 10-12" tall |
Plant Spread: | 24-36 inches wide |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Variegated Other: Cupped, almost round leaves of creamy yellow with blue edges and light green lightning bolts jetting from the margin into the center. In summer leaves pucker and the lightning bolts fade leaving creamy white leaves edged in bright blue-green. Pest resist |
Flower Color: | Other: Light lavender bell shaped flowers. |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies |
Propagation: Seeds: | Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
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