Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Plant Height: | 12-18 inches |
Plant Spread: | 6-8 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Silvery, gray-green |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
Underground structures: | Tuber |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Parentage: | Sinningia sellovii x Sinningia tubiflora |