Hemizygia 'Candy Kisses'

Hemizygia 'Candy Kisses' is a distant relative of coleus plants, and its variegated matte-green leaves do resemble those outdoor plants. Also known as Wild Sage, this perennial may be grown indoors for year-round interest, eventually forming a mound about a foot tall and wide. The creamy edges may take on a pink tinge, and if the conditions are right, 'Candy Kisses' will send up spikes of pink flowers (similar to sage flowers) in the winter. So what are the right conditions? Lots of indirect light, such as that from south- or west-facing windows, and watering thoroughly when the top soil is dry. Though we couldn't confirm this plant's toxicity, as a member of the same family as coleuses, play it safe and consider this one unhealthy for pets and humans.  

Common Name: Wild Sage, Candy Kisses Hemizygia

Mature Size: 12" tall and wide

Growth Rate: Moderate

Optimum Temperature:

• 60° F
• 65° F
• 70° F
• 75° F
• 80° F

Characteristics: Not pet-friendly

Light: Well-lit room, no direct sun. South or west facing windows ideal.

Water Requirements: Water thoroughly when surface soil is dry

Foliage Color: Variegated

Bloom Color: Pink - may not bloom indoors

Bloom Time: Winter

Structure: Upright mound

Photos: Real images, not stock photos

Please Note: When Ground Shipping is selected, plants will be shipped on the following Monday to help maintain the plant quality.