Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Plant Height: | 18 to 24 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Other: Deep red with vague white spotting; faint white banding on outer leaf surface. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Purple Other: Bright red bracts with small purple blooms |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic |
Parentage: | Ed Mcwilliams x Baton Rouge |