| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 8 to 12 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12 to 24 inches |
| Leaves: | Other: Soft, pubescent, fuzzy, hairy |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Bi-Color: Mauve and white Other: Blue-violet with lighter blue to white throat. |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant Terrariums |
| Uses: | Groundcover Suitable as Annual |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Leaf Division Other: Plant Rhizomes to a depth of 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch. |
| Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
