| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 2-3 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 1-2 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Purple Other: Tall, branched spike produces flowes with bright red bracts encircling small purple flowers. |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Uses: | Groundcover |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic Monocarpic |
