Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 12 to 18 inches |
Plant Spread: | 18 to 24 inches |
Fruit: | Dehiscent Other: Elongated or club shaped capsules with two compartments, each containing 2 flat seeds. Capsules are green, maturing to brown with age. |
Fruiting Time: | Summer |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | White Other: White with purple blotches on inside of lower lobe. |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant Terrariums |
Uses: | Groundcover Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Other: Plants will take root at each node where stem touches the soil. |
Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |