| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 6 to 8 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 3 to 5 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Other: Orange, maturing to black |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
| Underground structures: | Tuber |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Will Naturalize |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |
