Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade 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, possibly 6 feet in ideal conditions. |
Plant Spread: | 2 to 3 feet |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Semi-evergreen Other: Burgundy-red |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring Year Round |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Groundcover Medicinal Herb Vegetable Will Naturalize Suitable as Annual |
Edible Parts: | Leaves |
Eating Methods: | Cooked |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |