LIGHT: Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist to wet
SIZE: Reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall and wide.
| Description | Shiny rippled leaves emerge green and are soon turned black by the sun. As the leaves mature, a neon-pink blotch forms, growing larger and radiating outward in the center of each leaf, intensifying in the heat. Highly effective at the edge of a pond or water garden. A dramatic choice for patio containers. An herbaceous perennial; may remain evergreen in mild winter areas. |
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| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Accent |
| Flower Color | None |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Care Instructions | Thrives and spreads freely in evenly moist, organically rich, well-drained soil. Prefers warm, humid environments. Best with part shade in very hot regions. Apply a controlled release fertilizer to the potting mix or garden soil. In cold winter zones, enjoy outdoors but move inside well before threat of frost. Remove old, faded foliage as needed. |



