A small New Zealand native creeping wetland herb which forms large thick patches of mottled green/brown/purple usually hairy leaves. Mainly white flowers, with two purple lobes, in summer. Followed by seeds hidden inside bright pink calcyes.
A small New Zealand native creeping wetland herb which forms large thick patches of mottled green/brown/purple usually hairy leaves. Mainly white flowers, with two purple lobes, in summer. Followed by seeds hidden inside bright pink calcyes.
Aspect | Sun or part shade |
Flower Colour | White | Purple |
Flowering Period | Jun | Jul | Aug |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Goes Well With | Ferns , Houttuynia |
Growth Habit | Spreading |
Hardiness | Fully hardy |
Height | 15cm |
Soil | Moisture-retentive |
Spread | 40cm |