General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: 8-12 inches
Plant Spread: 12-18 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Variegated
Other: Green,yellow and white
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Other: Orange-red
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Location: U.S. Botanic Garden, Washington, DC
Date: 11/25/08
photo by Cliff via Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/nostri-i
Location: Fairfax, VA | September 2022
Date: 2022-09-03

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