Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Plant Spread: | To 39" (1 m) |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Can last up to 3 years. |
Fruit: | Other: Berries dark blue when ripe. |
Flower Time: | Spring |
Inflorescence Height: | 18 to 26 inches (46-66 cm) |
Foliage Mound Height: | 3 to 4 feet (.9-1.2m) |
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. |
Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Remove seeds from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Leaf Offsets Other: Leaf bulbils |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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