General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Plant Height: 8 to 10 inches
Plant Spread: 10 to 12 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Other: Wavy margins, outer leaves are green while center leaves are vibrant purple.
Dynamic Accumulator: P (Phosphorus)
Ca (Calcium)
S (Sulfur)
Mn (Manganese)
Zn (Zinc)
Cu (Copper)
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Self fertile
Needs specific temperature: 65ºF-70ºF
Days to germinate: 4 to 6 days
Depth to plant seed: Surface sow, pressing lightly into soil.
Pollinators: Self
Bees
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Ornamental Cabbage

Photo Gallery
Location: My patio zone 9 Louisiana
Date: 2019-04-11
Colors up close on a mature plant
Location: 3 in a pot on my patio
Date: 2019-04-11
I grew these in a pot for decorative color on my patio
Location: My 5' corner flowerbed
Date: 2019-05-07
Growing with Marguerita & Angelina & Purple Heart

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