| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 8 to 12 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12 to 18 inches |
| Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Other: Small delicate white berry with red seeds. Berries turn a light blush-pink when ripe and ready to eat. |
| Fruiting Time: | Late spring or early summer |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Eating Methods: | Raw |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies |
| Pollinators: | Bumblebees Bees |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
| BlueHole | On February 4, 2018 | Obtained plant Bought roots from Tractor Supply and planted in stainless steel pool filter. Did not fruit the first year, likely due to low light. |
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