Setcreasea 'Purple Queen' (Purple Heart): Tender Trailing Plant for Zone 5

An Ohio gardener bought Setcreasea purpurea 'Purple Queen' (trailing, like giant wandering jew). Asks if perennial or annual.

It's Tender (Zone 8+)

Grown as annual or houseplant in zone 5. Stunning purple foliage, pink flowers. Trails beautifully in baskets or as groundcover.

Care

• Indoors: 4-5 hours direct sun for best color. Water when top 1/2" dry.
• Outdoors: Morning sun, afternoon shade. Water with annuals.
• Overwinter: Bring pots in before frost. Or take 3-4" cuttings, root in perlite/soilless mix, keep bright.
• Propagation: Very easy from cuttings.

Treat as a seasonal annual in Ohio—enjoy it, then replace or propagate.