Site Characteristics

Sunlight:

• full sun
• part shade

Soil conditions:

• requires damp soil

Prefers rich soil that is moist but well-drained.

Hardiness zones:

• 4 to 9

Plant Traits

Lifecycle: perennial

Ease-of-care: moderately difficult

Height: 1 to 1.5 feet

Spread: 1 to 1.5 feet

Bloom time:

• mid-spring
• late spring

Flower color:

• green
• violet

The flowers have two distinct parts: a spathe, and a spadix. The spathe is petal-like and forms an upright "hood." The spadix is an erect, fleshy spike that is partially enclosed by the spadix.

Foliage color: medium green

Foliage texture: medium

Leaves have three lobes.

Shape: upright

Shape in flower: flower stalks with upright spikes

Special Considerations

Special characteristics:

• non-aggressive
• non-invasive
• native to North America - Native to eastern North America.
• bears ornamental fruit - Blooms are followed by clusters of red berries in fall.

Growing Information