Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | 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 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Plant Height: | 2 to 3 feet |
Plant Spread: | 2 to 3 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Large pubscent leaves are dark green with pale green veins. |
Fruit: | Showy Other: Small blue berries. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Yellow Other: Yellow flowers emerge from red bracts. |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |