Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F) |
Plant Height: | 30 to 60 inches (.8-1.5m) |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Variegated |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Medicinal Herb Vegetable |
Edible Parts: | Roots |
Eating Methods: | Raw Cooked |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Offsets |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |