| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 12 |
| Plant Height: | 4 to 10 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Glossy deep green, with lighter green reverse. |
| Fruit: | Other: 1/2 inch long, ovate capsules that contain 3 dark blue seeds surrounded by white flesh. |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous Other: Showy, 1 to 2 inch long yellow bracts with small, inconspicuous flowers. |
| Flower Color: | Yellow |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Days to germinate: 4 to 8 weeks |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Pollinators: | Bees |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
