Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Plant Height: | 18-24 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Medium green with subtle creamy-yellow stripes; pointed dark purple tips. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Yellow Other: Bright red bracts surrounding small yellow flowers. |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic Monocarpic |