| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 10 to 15 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 3 to 5 feet (90-150 cm) |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Other: Leaves have maroon splotches/splashes on both upper and lower leaf surface. |
| Fruit: | Showy Other: Seedy, inedible. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Pink |
| Flower Time: | Summer Other: Seasonal. Bloom can occur in any season depending on size of plant and climate. |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division Stolons and runners Offsets |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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