Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 6 to 8 inches |
Plant Spread: | 24 to 36 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Fruit: | Showy Other: Clusters of 1/4 inch bright red drupes |
Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter Other: Persists throughout the winter |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Groundcover Will Naturalize |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |