Tricolor Moses-In-The-Cradle
Rhoeo spathacea 'Tricolor'
Interesting broad, sword-like leaves give this tender perennial a succulent look. Foliage forms a rosette of white, pale pink and green leaves with purple undersides. Typically grown as an annual in pots or hanging baskets, or as a textural accent in the garden.
| Key feature: | Drought Tolerant |
| Plant type: | Perennial |
| Garden styles: | Contemporary, Cottage, Rustic |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 9 - 12 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate grower to 12 to 15 in. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special features: | Dramatic Foliage Color, Waterwise |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Small white flowers throughout the year. |
| Foliage color: | Multicolored |
| Item no.: | 5877 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
Interesting broad, sword-like leaves give this tender perennial a succulent look. Foliage forms a rosette of white, pale pink and green leaves with purple undersides. Typically grown as an annual in pots or hanging baskets, or as a textural accent in the garden.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
| Key feature: | Drought Tolerant |
| Plant type: | Perennial |
| Garden styles: | Contemporary, Cottage, Rustic |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 9 - 12 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate grower to 12 to 15 in. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special features: | Dramatic Foliage Color, Waterwise |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Small white flowers throughout the year. |
| Foliage color: | Multicolored |
| Item no.: | 5877 |
