Plant Habit: | Vine |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade 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 10b |
Plant Height: | 2 to 4 inches |
Plant Spread: | 8 to 10 feet or more |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Other: Leaves emerge coppery-bronze, maturing to dark, glossy green with white and pink variegation |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Espalier Topiary |
Uses: | Erosion control Groundcover Will Naturalize Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies |
Resistances: | Pollution Tolerates dry shade Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Roots are poisonous |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Stolons and runners |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |