| Plant Habit: | Vine |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 15-25 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Variegated Other: Green with irregular yellow margins. |
| Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Other: Dark blue to purplish-black berry, each containing numerous seeds. |
| Fruiting Time: | Fall |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Roots are poisonous Fruit is poisonous Other: All parts of the plant are poisonous if ingested. The sap may cause contact dermatitis in some individuals. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Layering |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
