Plant Types: | Rex Cultorum |
Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Plant Height: | 8 to 12 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 to 16 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Other: Silvery-white with purplish margins, dark veining |
Flowers: | Showy |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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