| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 1 to 3 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 2 to 3 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Broadleaf |
| Fruit: | Other: small oval capsule |
| Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | Bi-Color: Red and Yellow |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Alpine Gardening |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Erosion control Groundcover |
| Resistances: | Tolerates dry shade Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds: moist, cool several months |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Layering |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
