| History: | Discovered and named by the late Dr Masato Yokoi of Japan. Introduced into the USA by Barry Yinger. |
| Country of Origin: | Japan |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Plant Height: | 3 to 6 feet (.9-1.8 m) |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Variegated |
| Flower Time: | Other: Seasonal. |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| 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: | Other info: Remove seed from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination. Viability declines if seeds are allowed to dry. Soak overnight in distilled water and plant. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division Stolons and runners Offsets |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
| Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
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