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) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F) |
Plant Height: | 4 to 6 inches |
Plant Spread: | 18 to 24 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Rounded, scalloped light green leaves mature to silvery-white; maroon-purple reverse. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Groundcover Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |