Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Fruit: | Other: Green when ripe. |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Color: | Green Other: Light green spathe, white spadix. |
Flower Time: | Other: Seasonal bloom |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening |
Uses: | Water gardens |
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: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots |