Attractive to hummingbirds, the dainty bell-shaped flowers range from white to pink to red to green. Long-lasting cut flowers. Compact clumps of evergreen leaves come in light, tinted variegations to chocolates to deep greens to rich purples. Shapes range from lobed or smooth-edged to wavy leaves. Use as edging, in rock gardens or perennial borders. Best in partial shade in hot seasons. Divide for new plants or sow seed.
Low, non-spreading mounds are often tinted bronze or purple. Topped by airy clusters of small, bell-like flowers. Evergreen perennials grown for their flowers and foliage.