Perennial with smooth, deep purple leaves. In summer small purple flowers form between leaves and stems. It's vibrant foliage color and unique texture make for a vibrant container spiller or groundcover year round.
Plant with New Guinea Impatiens
Green Thumb Guide
Performs best in enriched soil with good drainage. Feed with a general fertilizer during growing season. Prune in spring. Every 2-3 years, divide clumps in early spring.
These characteristics apply to the greater Sacramento area and nearby regions.
Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods
Visit: UC Cooperative Extension Offices (Opens in new window)
Visit: National County Extension Offices (Opens in new window)
Green Thumb Guide
Performs best in enriched soil with good drainage. Feed with a general fertilizer during growing season. Prune in spring. Every 2-3 years, divide clumps in early spring.
These characteristics apply to the North Texas area and nearby regions.
Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods
Visit: Texas A&M Extension Offices (Opens in new window)
Visit: National County Extension Offices (Opens in new window)