Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Flower Color: | Green Other: Spathe yellow upper green lower. Spadix yellow. |
Bloom Size: | 5"-6" |
Flower Time: | Other: Seasonal |
Underground structures: | Tuber |
Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Humidity tolerant |
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. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Stolons and runners Offsets |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
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