Hypoestes aristata!
This is such a wonderful plant. I found it by accident ~35 yrs ago at Judy's Perennials in Vista, California,
in September when most plants have stopped blooming. It was growing against the white wall of her home, and caught my eye as we drove past.
Though she only had some small plants that were "not quite ready for sale", she kindly let me buy one.
I've never found it in any nursery since. No pests,
drought resistant, semi-glossy green spade shaped leaves on 1/2" woody stems. Grows in plain soil to 8ft if given support. Blooms pro-fusely! Bee magnet.
Easy to propagate by cuttings, though produces many volunteers. Adds nice foliage all around.
Only wish it had a fragrance.
