Produces red berries in summer, which are eaten by birds and mammals. The berries, foliage, and roots of this plant contain highly irritating substances and should not be touched or ingested.
Credit: Sue Waibel
Credit: Michael Huft
Credit: Ellen Jacquart
Pollinators
Fly
Light
ShadeFull SunPart Shade
Moisture
WetWet/Medium
Bloom Color
WhiteGreenPurpleMaroon
Height
1 - 2 ft
Bloom Season
Spring, Summer
Sun: Shade, Full Sun, Part Shade
Bloom Season: Spring, Summer
Bloom Color: White, Green, Purple, Maroon
Wildlife: Fly
Notes
Unusual bloom appears on a stalk separate from the leaves.