herbaceousβ part shadeπ§π§ moderate waterZone 4a β Zone 9b
A woodland perennial with delicate white flowers in spring followed by striking bright red berries in late summer and fall. The glossy foliage and long-lasting berries make it an attractive shade garden plant.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5β3β² tall Γ 1.5β2.5β² wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
low
Zone 4aZone 9b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 9b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFall
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
North America
Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia