Leaf shape: | Fancy |
Primary leaf color: | Red |
Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 13 |
Plant Height: | 12-18 inches |
Plant Spread: | 6-9 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Variegated |
Fruit: | Other: Berries white when ripe. |
Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant |
Toxicity: | Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Offsets |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
Child plants: | 6 child plants |
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