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: | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Other: Large rounded leaves with a pointed tip. Powdery blue-green leaves have a very narrow, creamy yellow to chartreuse lightning bolt down the center of each leaf. Foliage is corrugated, making it slug resistant. |
Flower Color: | White Other |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
Propagation: Seeds: | Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Child plants: | 2 child plants |
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