Hypoestes phyllostachya

Polka Dot Plant, Flamingo Plant, Freckle Face, Measles Plant, Pink Dot

Family: Acanthaceae Acanthus


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 10B - 11
Exposure Full shade to partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color Lavender
Bloom time Early Spring to Early Winter
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Container
Height 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm
Spread 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Evergreen, needles or needle-like
Leaf color Green, pink, variegated
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Attractive foilage