| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Sun Requirements: | 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 - 12 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 6 - 12 inches |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Purple Other: Purple with white edges and splashes of white veining. |
| Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant Terrariums |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature: 70-75 degrees F |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Leaf Division |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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