Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Plant Height: | 2 - 3 feet |
Plant Spread: | 4 to 5 feet |
Leaves: | Good fall color Evergreen Variegated Other: New foliage is med. green w/creamy yellow margins, aging to silvery-green w/creamy white margins |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP21,929 (2011) |
Parentage: | Sport of: Kaleidoscope |
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