Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 10 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Variegated Other: Flat, broadly ovate leaves have very dark green margins with lighter green streaking into the white center( center is pale yellow in low light). |
Flower Color: | Purple Other: Pale purple, striped, tubular shape. |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
Propagation: Seeds: | Will not come true from seed Other info: Seed pods are pink, seed is viable. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
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