Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Plant Height: | 6 to 12 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 to 24 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Gold with dark burgundy undersides |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Houseplant |
Uses: | Groundcover Will Naturalize Suitable as Annual |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Toxicity: | Other: All parts of the plant may cause contact dermatitis in some individuals; also highly toxic if ingested. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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