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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 6-10 in. tall (small)
Plant Spread: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Other: Heart shaped, flat,very shiny, Creamy yellow changing to pure white with a margin of various shades of green. Slightly rippled margin; folded, slug resistant.
Flower Color: Other: Pale purple tubular shape.
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Underground structures: Rhizome
Uses: Groundcover
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon

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Uploaded by Rose1656
Location: Ottawa, ON
Date: 2018-08-21
Location: Ottawa, ON
Date: 2018-07-22
Location: Ottawa, ON
Date: 2015-06-21
It's clear to me that my "Peppermint Ice' is at least slightly rh
Uploaded by ViolaAnn

Photo Courtesy of Te Sligte Gardens. Used with Permission
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: My garden in Kalama, Wa. Zone 8
Date: 2012-06-30
  • Uploaded by Joy
Uploaded by ViolaAnn
Location: Ottawa, ON
Date: 2011-07-24
H. 'Peppermint Ice'
Uploaded by ViolaAnn
Location: Ottawa, ON
Date: 2011-07-18
H. 'Peppermint Ice'
Location: Ottawa, ON
Date: 2012-06-20
H. 'Peppermint Ice' leaf
Location: Ottawa, ON
Date: 2008-07-19
H. 'Peppermint Ice'

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