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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: 18-28 in.tall-Large (leaf 81-144 sq.in.)
Plant Spread: 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Variegated
Other: Ovate, Corrugated, Blue-green & Gold. Good sun tolerance and Slug resistant.
Flower Color: White
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Underground structures: Rhizome
Uses: Groundcover
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Child plants: one child plant

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Date: 2016-08-19
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Date: 2016-08-19
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Location: Ottawa, ON
Date: 2012-06-20
H. 'Jewel of the Nile' leaf
Location: Ottawa, ON
Date: 2012-06-20
H. 'Jewel of the Nile'

Photo Courtesy of Homestead Farms Nursery. Used with Permission.
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Location: Ottawa, ON
Date: 2008-07-20
H. 'Jewel of the Nile'
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Comments:
  • Posted by ViolaAnn (Ottawa, ON Canada - Zone 5a) on Jun 24, 2012 2:58 PM concerning plant:
    Leaves of 'Jewel of the Nile' vary widely in their markings and widths of margins. It is sometimes said that no two leaves will be alike.

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