Setcreasea Purperea

Setcreasea is a trailing, tender perennial with purple stems and violet-purple leaves that produces pink flowers in summer. This plant is mainly grown for its foliage (leaves can reach 7 inches in length); the best color is achieved in bright sunlight and a dry, cramped root zone. It is excellent as a groundcover or in containers or hanging baskets. It grows 8 to 12 inches tall and 16 inches wide.

Common Name: Purple Heart
Origin: Gulf Coast region of Mexico
Height: 1 foot
Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Temperature: 4 to 10 degrees Celsius