Country of Origin: | USA |
Hybridizer or Originator: | Brian Paul Williams |
Plant height: | Medium (20-40 inches) Tall (>40 inches) |
Leaf base: | Peltate |
Leaf form: | Wavy Bullate (quilted) |
Leaf surface (top of leaf): | Glossy |
Leaf color (top of leaf): | Blackish |
Leaf main veins color (top of leaf): | Blackish |
Petiole color: | Similar to leaf blade Blackish |
Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic |
Plant Height: | 2 to 4 feet (.6-1.2 m) |
Plant Spread: | 2 to 4 feet (.6-1.2 m) |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color |
Flower Time: | Other: Seasonal |
Underground structures: | Tuber |
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 Offsets |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PPAF Goes Dormant |
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