Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | 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) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 24 to 48 inches, to 6 feet with bloom spike |
Plant Spread: | 4 to 5 feet |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Other: Bluish-silvery green with maroon reverse |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Other: It may take decades to produce a bloom spike which can reach 6 feet in height. |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic |