| Color Effect: | Red Chartreuse Gold Yellow Green Purple Burgundy Pink |
| Leaf Shape: | Ovate (typical) |
| Variegation: | Multi-Color: Distinct |
| Leaf Size: | Very Large (4"-6") Huge (more than 6") |
| Habit: | Upright Mound |
| Sun Tolerance: | None |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
| Plant Height: | 18 to 20 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 15 to 18 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous Other: Keep flower stems pinched off back to the base of bloom stalk. |
| Flower Color: | Green |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" 2"-3" |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Squirrels Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Days to germinate: 4 to 5 days Depth to plant seed: Cover lightly with vermiculite Start indoors Can handle transplanting Other info: Temperature for germination is 72 to 75°F |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
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