LIGHT: Full shade, Partial shade
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Moderate growing; forms mat only 6 to 12 in. tall, 24 to 36 in. wide.
| Description | Dense creeping groundcover spreading by underground stems. Evergreen, glossy, oval leaves turn reddish at the onset of cold weather. Small flowers are followed by long-lasting scarlet berries. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Fall Color, Ornamental Berries, North American Native, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Ground Cover |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Purple |
| Care Instructions | Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Provide well drained soil, rich in organic matter. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. |
| History | Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Ligularia (Ligularia); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria) |



