CULTURAL CONDITIONS

Plant Min Zone: 5a

Plant Max Zone: 8a

Sunlight: Part Sun

Water / Rainfall: Average, High

Soil Quality: Average, Rich

FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE

Bloom Season: Early Summer, Summer

Flower Color: White

Berry / Fruit Color: Red

Spring Foliage Color: Green

Summer Foliage Color: Green

Fall Foliage Color: Reddish Green

Evergreen Foliage: Some

Winter Interest: No

Scented Flowers: No

PLANT TOLERANCES

Drought Tolerance: Low, Medium

Wet-Feet Tolerance: Low, Medium

Humidity Tolerance: Medium

Wind Tolerance: Medium

Poor Soil Tolerance: Sandy Soils, Rocky Soils, Acidic Soil (low PH)

GROWTH AND MAINTENANCE

Height: 0.5' - 0.75'

Width: 1' - 2'

Growth Rate: Medium

Service Life: Medium: 3-5 years

Maintenance Need: High

Spreading Potential: Medium

Yearly Trimming Tips: Trim Evergreen Perennial Only if Winter-Kill Occurs.

PLANT USES AND LIMITATIONS

Best Side of House: East Exposure

Extreme Planting Locations: None

Ornamental Features: Emerges Early in Spring, Multiple Seasons of Interest, Easy to Eat Edibles

Special Landscape Uses: Groundcover

Possible Pest Problems: Rabbits, Weed Competition, Foliage Disease, Stem/Crown Disease, Root Rot Disease, Insects, Snails / Slugs, Nematoads / Worms

Plant Limitations: Environmental Stress / Decline, Needs Excellent Drainage, Needs Regular Irrigation

Shippable in 2026: YES