| Polka-Dot Plant | |
| Freckle Face |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9a |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Spring ephemeral |
| Flowers: | Malodorous |
| Flower Color: | Pink |
| Flower Size: | 3"-4" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Other |
| Underground structures: | Bulb |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Terrariums |
| Uses: | Erosion control Cooked greens |
| Resistances: | Flood Resistant Salt tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Stolons and runners |
| Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets |
| Conservation status: | Near Threatened (NT)
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