| Year Introduced: | 2013 |
| History: | Discovered by Ned & Kim Bradford of Bradford Botanicals. Patented and introduced by Ty Richard Strode of Agristarts. |
| Country of Origin: | USA |
| Hybridizer or Originator: | Ned & Kim Bradford of Bradford Botanicals |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | 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) |
| Plant Height: | 8 to 16 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Other: Glossy, dark green with white to light green veining |
| Flower Time: | Other: Seasonal. |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Humidity tolerant |
| 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 seed from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination. Viability declines if seeds are allowed to dry. Soak overnight in distilled water and plant. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division Offsets |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP25,310 (2015) Goes Dormant |
| Parentage: | Sport of: Polly |
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