| Inkberry | |
| Gallberry |
| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | In Water Dry |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 4b |
| Leaves: | Semi-evergreen Fragrant |
| Fruit: | Showy Dehiscent |
| Fruiting Time: | Spring |
| Flowers: | Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Russet |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Other |
| Inflorescence Type: | Spadix |
| Uses: | Suitable as Annual Suitable for forage |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Flood Resistant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Crowns |
| Pollinators: | Beetles |
| Miscellaneous: | Thorned |
| Conservation status: | Near Threatened (NT)
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