General Landscape Uses: Groundcover, accent, container
Ecological Restoration Notes: Not recommended outside of native range.
Description: A clump-forming herbaceous perennial famous for its “velvet” texture. The leaves are a bright light green with bold, dark green stripes radiating from the midrib, mimicking a zebra pattern. The undersides are often a deep purple.
Dimensions: Height 2 – 3 ft.; Spread 2 – 3 ft.
Growth Rate: Moderate
Native Range: Southeastern Brazil
Native Habitats: Moist, shaded floors of tropical rainforests
Soils: Well-drained
Nutritional Requirements: Moderate
Salt Water Tolerance: Low
Salt Wind Tolerance: Low
Drought Tolerance: Low
Light Requirements: Part Sun
Flower Color: White to purple/violet
Flower Characteristics: Flowers are borne on short spikes tucked near the base of the plant.
Flowering Season: Spring to summer
Fruit: Small, insignificant capsules
Wildlife and Ecology: Provides cover for small amphibians and invertebrates in tropical gardens. In its native habitat, the broad leaves collect “phytotelmata” (small pools of water) that support micro-ecosystems.
Horticultural Notes: Propagated by division
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