Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
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 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 32 feet |
Plant Spread: | 6 - 10 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Fruit: | Showy |
Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Bi-Color: White and purple |
Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Edible Parts: | Fruit |
Eating Methods: | Raw Cooked |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Layering |
Pollinators: | Various insects |