Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 18" tall |
Plant Spread: | 30 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Other: Heart -shaped leaves are dark green with a chartreuse margin in spring. The margin slowly brightens to yellow as the season progresses. Vigorous grower and good slug resistance. |
Flowers: | Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Other: Lavender trumpet shaped flowers. |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds |
Propagation: Seeds: | Will not come true from seed Other info: Seed is viable. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
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