| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 13 |
| Plant Height: | 3-6 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 3-6 feet |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Variegated Broadleaf Other: Variegated shades of green, bronze, chartreuse and golden yellow. |
| Fruit: | Showy |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Other: 6-8 inch spike of small cream to pinkish blooms. |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Medicinal Herb Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip Layering |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
| Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
