herbaceous⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 3a – Zone 9b
A delicate woodland perennial with whorled leaves and small yellow flowers followed by blue berries. Native to eastern North American forests, it thrives in shaded garden settings with consistent moisture.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–2.5′ tall × 0.5–1′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
none
Zone 3aZone 9b
1471013
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: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama
