| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 6-12 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 24-48 inches |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Glossy dark green turning reddish-purple in winter. |
| Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Other: Smooth glossy drupes, green maturing to bright red |
| Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Pink |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
| Uses: | Erosion control Groundcover |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Pollution Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile |
| Pollinators: | Self Bees |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
