Color Effect: | Red Green Black Pink |
Sun Tolerance: | None Filtered/Shifting |
Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Spread: | 16 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Other: Bright red to hot pink leaves sometimes edged with lime green or charcoal. |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Color: | Blue |
Foliage Mound Height: | 8 inches |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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