Plant Habit: | Tree Grass/Grass-like |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Wet Mesic Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
Plant Height: | 24 - 36 inches |
Plant Spread: | 18 - 20 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Broadleaf |
Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds |
Flowers: | Showy Inconspicuous Fragrant |
Flower Color: | White |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Erosion control Suitable as Annual |
Edible Parts: | Stem Roots |
Eating Methods: | Cooked Fermented |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds: 6-8 weeks Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Offsets |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Child plants: | 5 child plants |