Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Plant Height: | 12-18 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12-18 inches |
Leaves: | Other: medium green foliage speckled with white. |
Fruit: | Other: Berries green and firm when ripe. Peduncle bends toward the ground. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Purple |
Flower Time: | Other: Seasonal |
Underground structures: | Tuber |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Cut Flower Suitable as Annual |
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: | Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Offsets |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
RachaelHunter | On May 20, 2023 | Obtained plant |
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