Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 10-18 in. tall (medium) |
Plant Spread: | 36-48 in. (90-120 cm) |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Other: Ovate, cupped, twisted, dull, thick. Streaked with medium green and blue-green, golden yellow. Color changes to creamy white and dark green by mid summer. Slug resistant. |
Flower Color: | White |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Propagation: Seeds: | Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
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