| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Plant Height: | 12 to 20 inches |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Leaves are typically gray, gray-green, or white |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Other: Reddish bracts with violet petals, sepals. The color of the flower spike is variable depending on light conditions; color in summer is darker than fall. |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Suitable Locations: | Terrariums |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic |
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