| Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled 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: | 4 to 6 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 3 to 4 feet |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Variegated Broadleaf Other: Grown for foliage; older leaves are green while new leaves are streaked red and cream. |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Pink |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome Taproot |
| Edible Parts: | Roots |
| Eating Methods: | Cooked Fermented |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant Salt tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Root Layering Other: Tissue Culture |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
