Country of Origin: | Indonesia |
Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Plant Height: | 4 to 6 Feet |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color |
Flower Color: | Yellow |
Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Other: Seasonal. |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant 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. Viability declines if seeds are allowed to dry. Soak overnight in distilled water and plant. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Offsets |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
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