CULTURAL CONDITIONS

Plant Min Zone: 4b

Plant Max Zone: 11b

Sunlight: Full Sun

Water / Rainfall: Average, High, Very High

Soil Quality: Rich

FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE

Bloom Season: Summer, Late Summer, Fall

Flower Color: Pink

Berry / Fruit Color: Green, Black

Spring Foliage Color: Green

Summer Foliage Color: Green

Fall Foliage Color: Green, Yellow

Evergreen Foliage: No

Winter Interest: No

Scented Flowers: Yes

PLANT TOLERANCES

Drought Tolerance: Low

Wet-Feet Tolerance: High

Humidity Tolerance: High

Wind Tolerance: Low, Medium

Poor Soil Tolerance: No Extreme Soils

GROWTH AND MAINTENANCE

Height: 0.25' - 0.5'

Width: 3' - 4'

Growth Rate: Medium

Service Life: Very Long: 10-20 years

Maintenance Need: Medium

Spreading Potential: Medium

Yearly Trimming Tips: Trim Dead Growth off Water Garden Plants at any Time of the Year or During Winter.

PLANT USES AND LIMITATIONS

Plant Grouping Size: Specimen Planting of 1-3

Best Side of House: South Exposure, West Exposure, East Exposure

Extreme Planting Locations: Tolerates Periods of Standing Water

Ornamental Features: Long Blooming Season, Large Tropical Foliage / Flowers, Exceptional / Colorful Foliage

Special Landscape Uses: None

Possible Pest Problems: Spider Mites, Aphids

Plant Limitations: Aggressive Rhizomes / Runners, Needs Regular Irrigation