Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Wet Mesic Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10a |
Plant Height: | 4-8 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12-24 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Variegated Other: Fast growing and easy to maintain. Grows under trees where other plants may have difficulty. Low, spreading mat of soft mint green, crinkle textured leaves with a white edge. |
Flower Color: | Pink Other: Short, bubblegum pink flower spikes are produced in mid to late spring. |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Erosion control Groundcover Cut Flower Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Tolerates foot traffic Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Pollinators: | Self Moths and Butterflies Bees |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP 22,255 |
Parentage: | Sport of: Purple Torch |