| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | In Water Wet |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 6b |
| Plant Height: | 6 to 12 inches (15-30cm) |
| Plant Spread: | 6 to 12 inches (15-30cm) |
| Fruit: | Showy Other: Berries red when ripe. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Other: Spathe white, spadix yellow. |
| Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening |
| Uses: | Water gardens |
| 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 seed from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Pollinators: | Flies |
| Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
