| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun 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) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
| Plant Height: | 12 - 18 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12 - 24 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Variegated |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Lavender Other: Lavender-pink with white splotches. |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Uses: | Groundcover Will Naturalize Suitable as Annual |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Nutgrass | On March 9, 2019 | Plant emerged |
| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
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| Untitled by Charm_Mtl | Jun 19, 2016 6:37 AM | 1 |
| How Wonderful! by tabbycat | Apr 13, 2017 2:10 PM | 1 |
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