| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 6 to 8 feet, possibly higher |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Other: Leaves are 3 to 4 feet long, dark green to gray in color on upper leaf surface; gray-green reverse and reddish-purple veins. |
| Flower Time: | Other: Seasonal. |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| 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. 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 |
| Macrocentra | On September 4, 2022 | Bloomed First bloom of the season opened. |
| Macrocentra | On August 26, 2022 | Bloomed Blooms beginning to emerge. |
| Macrocentra | On January 26, 2021 | Maintenance performed Pruned dried leaves, and spent blooms. |
| Macrocentra | On December 26, 2020 | Bloomed |
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