| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5) Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 24 to 30 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 24 to 30 inches |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Fruit: | Showy |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Time: | Other: Seasonal. Bloom can occur in any season depending on size of plant and climate. |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Edible Parts: | Fruit |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division Stolons and runners Offsets |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPP 15,255 |
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