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 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Plant Height: | 3 to 4 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 to 18 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen Variegated Other: Short rounded leaves in shades of pink, light purple, green and gray-green. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Groundcover Suitable as Annual |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPP29711P2 |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
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