| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 12 to 24 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12 to 24 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Deciduous Broadleaf Other: Green to bronze-green with silver-gray patterns. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Mauve Purple Other: Pale mauve to lilac-purple with white eye. |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Uses: | Groundcover Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
