| Name of Hybridizer: | Hensen 1985/AHS 1986 |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 56 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 43 inches wide |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Variegated Other: Ovate, corrugated, slightly shiny, color dark green, margin golden yellow. Heavy texture. |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | Bi-Color: Lavender and white Other: Dark lavender and white striped. Bell shaped flowers. |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Foliage Mound Height: | 21 inches tall |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Uses: | Erosion control Groundcover Cut Flower |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Will not come true from seed Other info: Seed is viable. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
| Awards and Recognitions: | Other: AHS President's Exhibitor Trophy |
| Parentage: | sport of: Ventricosa |
| Child plants: | 6 child plants |
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