Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Plant Height: | 18-24 inches |
Plant Spread: | 18-24 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen Broadleaf Other: Green upper, purple reverse |
Fruit: | Other: 1/2 inch brown nutlet |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Purple White |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |