Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Annual |
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 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Plant Height: | 6 to 18 inches, trailing to 36 inches |
Plant Spread: | 18 to 30 inches |
Leaves: | Fragrant Variegated Other: Bright lime-green foliage / edged in white, "framing" each leaf; scalloped edges. Citrus fragrance. |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Color: | Purple Other: Not grown for flowers but rather for spectacular foliage. |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Foliage Mound Height: | 8 to 12 inches |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Start indoors Can handle transplanting Other info: Among last plants to move outdoors. Heat tolerant when established. |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable for hanging baskets |