| Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Wet Mesic Mesic |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Broadleaf |
| Flowers: | Other: Flowers have never been observed on this plant. |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Erosion control Vegetable |
| Edible Parts: | Stem Roots |
| Eating Methods: | Cooked Fermented |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Offsets Other: Rhizome Cuttings |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
