Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Plant Spread: | 24 to 39 inches (60-100cm) |
Fruit: | Other: Berries red when ripe |
Flowers: | Showy |
Inflorescence Height: | 32 to 42 inches (81-105cm) |
Foliage Mound Height: | 24 to 32 inches (60-80 cm) |
Underground structures: | Tuber |
Toxicity: | Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs. |
Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Remove seeds from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
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