Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 13 |
Plant Height: | 6 to 8 feet |
Plant Spread: | 4 to 6 feet |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Variegated Broadleaf |
Fruit: | Showy |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Other: Pale pinkish-white |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
Underground structures: | Rhizome Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Edible Parts: | Roots |
Eating Methods: | Cooked Fermented |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Salt tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Root |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |