Summary
The lustrous little heartleaf (Hexastylis minor) is a welcome evergreen perennial addition in the shady border. In the spring and summer months, the heart-shaped leaves are dark green with lighter sage-green mottling, turning maroon-purple in autumn and persisting through winter. The 6” tall mounds of pest-free evergreen foliage performs best in well drained soils. Once established, little heartleaf tolerates moderate drought conditions. The inconspicuous burgundy-brown flowers are borne at ground-level beneath the leaves in early spring. Little heartleaf is attractive against a backdrop of mosses. It also combines well with New York fern (Parathelypteris noveboracensis), false rue-anemone (Enemion biternatum), dwarf crested iris (Iris cristata), or Bunny Blue® spreading sedge (Carex laxiculmis ‘Hobb’). Zones 6-8.
More Details
- Sun/Shade Conditions
shade-to-partial-shade - Foliage Character
evergreen - Soil Moisture
average - Flowering Period
early-spring - Soil PH
adaptable - Flower Color
purple, red - Summer Foliage Color
green - Fall Foliage Color
green - Fruit/Seed Color
black
Additional Information
Alabama Plants, USDA Plants Database, Flora of North America