Common Name(s): Polka Dot Plant Polkadot Plant, Freckle Face Botanical Name: Hypoestes phyllostachya Cultivar: Pink Splash Type: Tender Perennial/Annual Hardiness: USDA zones 9 to 11 Light Requirements: Partial to light shade Water Requirements: Average to high Bloom Color(s): Rose to violet Bloom Period: Repeatedly Height: 12 to 18 inches Spacing: 9 to 12 inches Features: Attractive foliage, good in containers Precautions: Plants can get leggy planted in too much shade Description: These charming evergreen tropical plants are native to Madagascar. They are most commonly grown as annual foliage plantings to be used in bedding or container plants, but can also be overwintered indoors as a houseplant in bright, filtered light. Polka dot plant has ovate, glossy, dark green leaves densely spotted with pale pink. Small rosy-violet blooms are produced sporadically throughout the growing season, but are fairly insignificant compared to the foliage. Uses: Edging for shady beds and borders, containers, houseplant. Plant in partial shade and rich, evenly moist, but well-draining soil for best performance; resentful of dry soils and periods of drought. Germination requirements: Germination occurs in 1-2 weeks under warm, moist conditions.

• seeds per packet: About 30S

seeds per packet: About 30S