herbaceousβ part shadeπ§π§ moderate waterZone 3a β Zone 9b
A graceful woodland perennial with arching stems bearing pairs of small, greenish-white bell-shaped flowers along the stem, followed by blue-black berries. Ideal for shaded garden beds and naturalized areas.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5β3β² tall Γ 1β2β² wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
low
Zone 3aZone 9b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 9b
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
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin