herbaceous⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 1a – Zone 8b
A delicate woodland groundcover with heart-shaped leaves and small white flowers in late spring, followed by red berries that ripen to black. Excellent for shaded garden beds and naturalized areas.
Overview
Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
0.5–1′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
low
Zone 1aZone 8b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 1a to Zone 8b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
early successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
