| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Plant Height: | 14 to 18 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 18 to 24 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Variegated Other: Leaves are dark brown to almost black with bright green margins/edges. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Purple |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Uses: | Groundcover Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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