| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 2-3 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 2-3 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Other: 1/2 to 3/4 inch oblong to ovoid, violet-purple berries containing black seeds |
| Fruiting Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Lavender Other: Violet |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Uses: | Groundcover |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Toxicity: | Fruit is poisonous |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
