Category: Growing In Our Gardens

A broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with variegated, pink, white and green foliage and white and pink flowers in spring. To grow well, it prefers sun – mostly shade and even moisture – regular water. Grows best in well-drained, rich and average soil. In need of something humidity tolerant, heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant? This may be a good option.

CHARACTERISTICS

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: #Commelinaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen variegated, pink, white and green
Mature size: 24 IN – 36 IN – wide, 4 IN – 18 IN – tall
Flowers: white and pink blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS

USDA Zones: 8a – 12
Sun exposure: sun – mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture – regular
Resistant to: deer, humidity, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained, rich and average