| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 12 to 14 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 36 to 48 inches |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Dark green with muted silver veins; dark purple blush on reverse. |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Yellow |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Uses: | Groundcover |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Remove seeds from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division Stolons and runners Offsets Other: Prickly bulbils present on stem. |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
