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: | 14 inches |
Plant Spread: | 30 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Other: The foliage is mediovariegated but develops seasonal color changes. The leaf is medium to dark green with a creamy-yellow center in spring which changes to a white-gold by midsummer. It will keep this color if given a few hours of direct sunlight. The lea |
Fruit: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Other: Medium Lavender Funnel shaped flowers. |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Propagation: Seeds: | Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
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