Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Plant Height: | 2 to 3 feet |
Plant Spread: | 4 to 5 feet |
Leaves: | Good fall color Unusual foliage color Semi-evergreen Variegated Other: yellow to green; summer-darkens to deep green w/creamy yellow edge |
Flowers: | Showy Blooms on new wood |
Flower Color: | White |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Fall |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP16,988 (2006) |
Parentage: | Sport of: Little Richard |
Child plants: | one child plant |
Catmint20906 | On November 1, 2014 | Transplanted |
taterpye | On May 23, 2020 | Obtained plant Blue pot side door planted with red small petunias. Near the back of pot can add pansy's this fall. |
SuperHappyCamper | On February 7, 2023 | Obtained plant Purchased at Lowe's. |
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