Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F) |
Plant Height: | 3 to 10 feet (.9-3 m) |
Fruit: | Other: Berry purple when ripe. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Other: Pink to Dark maroon spathe. Rose pink to cream spadix. |
Bloom Size: | 5"-6" 6"-12" |
Underground structures: | Tuber |
Toxicity: | Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs. |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth Goes Dormant |