Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
Plant Height: | 24 - 48 inches |
Plant Spread: | 6 - 12 inches |
Leaves: | Good fall color Unusual foliage color |
Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Uses: | Groundcover Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds: Seeds need alternating periods of warm and cold stratification to germinate Other info: Seeds have chemical inhibitors that prevent germination if they are not removed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
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