| 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) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| 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 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 4 to 6 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Leaves are up to 16 inches in length with sharp teeth along the margins. As plant matures and readies for bloom, foliage color intensifies from orange to bright red. |
| Fruit: | Showy Other: 1/4 to 1/2 inch orange berries. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Other: Rose red with white margins. |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
