Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Grass/Grass-like |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 2-3 feet |
Plant Spread: | 2-3 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Other: 1/2 to 3/4 inch oblong to ovoid, violet-purple berries containing black seeds |
Fruiting Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Lavender Other: Violet |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Toxicity: | Fruit is poisonous |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |