Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 12 to 18 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 to 18 inches |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink Other: Rose-pink with small maroon spots or streaks on the corolla, tube and lobes. |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring |
Underground structures: | Tuber |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant Terrariums |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic |