| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 2-3 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 2-3 feet |
| Flowers: | Showy Malodorous |
| Flower Color: | Mauve Purple Russet |
| Bloom Size: | 6"-12" |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant |
| Toxicity: | Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs. |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Remove seeds from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination. |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
| Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
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