Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 2 to 4 inches |
Plant Spread: | 4 to 6 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Fruit: | Showy Other: Attractive, pea sized bright orange-red berries |
Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Color: | Other: Greenish-yellow |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
Uses: | Groundcover Suitable as Annual |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip Division |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |