| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 4-8 feet |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Variegated Broadleaf Other: Shades of green, red, yellow and brown |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest Suitable as Annual |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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