General Plant Information (Edit)
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 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: 8 to 12 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Lavender
White
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Summer
Underground structures: Tuber
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Leaf
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Goes Dormant

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Common names
  • Sinningia

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Location: Seattle WA 
Date: 2012-12-01
  • Uploaded by gg5
Location: Seattle WA 
Date: 2012-12-01
  • Uploaded by gg5
Comments:
  • Posted by gg5 (Seattle WA - Zone 8b) on Dec 2, 2012 6:48 PM concerning plant:
    Leaves are deep green, heavily veined with maroon - very striking!

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