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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 12 to 18 inches (30-45cm)
Plant Spread: 12 to 18 inches (30-46cm)
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Fruit: Showy
Other: Berries orange-red when ripe.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Green
Other: Spathe green to green-white, spadix yellow.
Bloom Size: 5"-6"
Flower Time: Spring
Underground structures: Tuber
Resistances: 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.
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Offsets
Miscellaneous: Goes Dormant

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Location: Fairfax, VA

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