Hippo White polka dot plant

Hypoestes phyllostachya 'Hippo White'

AnnualAcanthaceae

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Hippo White polka dot plant
Deer-resistantDrought tolerant
USDA zones10 to 11
SunNeeds partial sun (4 to 6 hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Growth rate
Rapid
Habit
Dense
Bloom season
Spring, summer, autumn
Soil types
Loam

Garden uses

AccentBorderContainerCottage gardenRock gardenShade garden

Notes

'Hippo White' polka dot plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya 'Hippo White') is an annual for borders, containers, and shade gardens. It is typically grown as an annual. It cannot take cold, and a freeze will end its season. This plant likes part sun, average moisture, and loamy soil. It grows fast and forms a dense, drought tolerant mound. Deer rarely make it their first choice.

Pairs well with Southern wood fern, Peter Pan agapanthus, and Holly fern.

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