| 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) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 18-24 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 18-24 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Other: Leaves are silvery-green with dark green zones parallel to the veins; purple reverse. |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous Other: Inflorescence consists of a raceme of greenish bracts surrounding small white flowers. Infrequent blooming. |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
