| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade 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 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 12 to 36 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12 to 24 inches |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Pink |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Underground structures: | Tuber |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant Terrariums |
| Uses: | Groundcover |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Division Other: Small bulbets form in the leaf axils in autum and drop to the ground where they take root. These bulbets may also be removed from the leaf axils and planted in a well draining medium. |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
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| Great shade plants by Hemophobic | Oct 18, 2015 8:19 AM | 0 |
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