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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 Comments:
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