| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| 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) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 12 to 14 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 6 to 8 inches |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Dark green with silver mottling |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Purple |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Late fall or early winter Winter |
| Underground structures: | Tuber |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
