| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 4 to 6 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 8 to 12 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy Malodorous |
| Flower Color: | Bi-Color: Black and white |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Uses: | Groundcover |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Pollinators: | Flies |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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