| Plant Habit: | Tree Grass/Grass-like |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Wet Mesic Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 24 - 36 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 18 - 20 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Broadleaf |
| Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds |
| Flowers: | Showy Inconspicuous Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Erosion control Suitable as Annual |
| Edible Parts: | Stem Roots |
| Eating Methods: | Cooked Fermented |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds: 6-8 weeks Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Offsets |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Child plants: | 5 child plants |
