Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Wet Mesic |
Leaves: | Other: Light green or light pink. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Purple Other: Purple petals with bright purple veins. |
Flower Time: | Year Round |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant Terrariums Bog gardening |
Uses: | Suitable for miniature gardens |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Leaf Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil Carnivorous |
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