| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 4 to 8 feet (1.2-2.4 m) |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Leaves can grow to 4 feet or more in length and are deeply lobed. |
| Flower Time: | Other: Seasonal. |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| 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 Offsets |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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| It's alive! by eclayne | Sep 15, 2015 9:03 PM | 0 |
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