| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 6-9 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 9-10 inches |
| Leaves: | Variegated |
| Fruit: | Showy |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Pink |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter Winter |
| Foliage Mound Height: | 6-10 inches |
| Underground structures: | Tuber |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Suitable as Annual |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature: Soil temp 45º-55ºF at planting. Set tuber, smoothest side down, on top of well-worked soil, covering tops & sides with 1/2 inch soil. Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ Start indoors Other info: Soak seeds in water 24 hrs before planting. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots Preferred depth: Around 1 inch overall in ground, having only 1/2 inch soil on top of flat tuber at planting.. |
| Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
