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) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Plant Height: | 18-24 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Purple Other: Bright pink to red bracts with tiny purple flowers |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth Epiphytic |