Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 12 +10 °C (50 °F) to +15.6 °C (60 °F) |
Plant Height: | 14 to 16 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Other: Deep red and yellow. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Blue Purple |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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