| 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 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Plant Height: | Up to 2 feet |
| Plant Spread: | Up to 2 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Other: Small red berries |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Underground structures: | Tuber |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Uses: | Groundcover Suitable as Annual |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
