Plant Types: | Rhizomatous |
Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 12 +10 °C (50 °F) to +15.6 °C (60 °F) |
Plant Height: | 3 to 4 inches |
Plant Spread: | Spreads easily and grows best in terrarium environment. Sphagnum moss is excellent medium |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Yellow |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Year Round |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Suitable Locations: | Terrariums |
Uses: | Suitable for miniature gardens |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Division |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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