| General Description | A dense forming perennial with black leaves accented by red ruffled edges. |
| Shape | Clump-forming. |
| Landscape | Excellent for rock gardens, borders and open woodland gardens, or as an edger along paths or walkways. |
| Propagation | Propagate by division in autumn. |
| Cultivation | Grow in a rich, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade, making sure to provide consistent moisture if grown in full sun in a warm area. Remove the stems of faded flowers to encourage further bloom. |
| Pests | Susceptible to leafy gall (Corynebacterium fascians), and affected plants should be destroyed. |
| Notable Specimens | Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
