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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

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Location: Winter Springs, FL zone 9b
Date: 2020-01-22
Location: Winter Springs, FL zone 9b
Date: 2020-01-24
Red, White and Blue bloom
Location: Winter Springs, FL zone 9b
Date: 2020-01-29
Plant in bloom and an offset

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