USDA Zone: 5-9
This Lenten Rose is gorgeous both in leaf and in flower. It forms a low mound of large, leathery, evergreen, marbled green and silver leaves. Flowers are white and dipped with violet, appearing in early spring. Excellent in the garden and in containers. Avoid doing any pruning other than to remove dead leaves or stems down near the base of the plant. CAUTION: Harmful if eaten/Skin irritant.
Sun Exposure
Partial Shade
Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy
Soil pH
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average or
Moist
Care Level
Easy
Flower Colour
Purple
White
Blooming Time
Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring
Foliage Color
Deep Green
Silver
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Alpine & Rock
Attracts Butterflies
Border
Containers
Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Edging
Rabbit Resistant
Massed
Specimen
Woodland
Flower Head Size
Large
Height
45-60 cm
18-23 inches
Spread
45-60 cm
18-23 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Slow