I have one clump that was divided with the second clump put a short distance away. Ordinarly, when I got the plant, I planted it on the n...Read Moreorth side of a oak, maybe black oak? and it multiply into a thick clump about 5 inches square area. When I have the local garden club come over, they were talking about this plant. That suprised me, as I see it in large natural areas like hardwood forests and boreal forests as scattered clumps, usually individuals plants but I don't see it too often in gardens. The soil that it grows in is sandy and on the neutral side.
St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) | December 2004 | positive
This is a very common native wildflower in woodland areas of Newfoundland. Plants have lovely glossy foliage, similar to lily-of-the-val...Read Moreley. It makes a lovely groundcover in partly shaded to fully shaded areas. The cluster of 2-4 yellow-green flowers in May-June are followed by matt navy-blue berries.
I have one clump that was divided with the second clump put a short distance away. Ordinarly, when I got the plant, I planted it on the n...Read More
This is a very common native wildflower in woodland areas of Newfoundland. Plants have lovely glossy foliage, similar to lily-of-the-val...Read More
This plant grows wild in Maine. I have located it in the damp light shaded areas among the pines.
The berries are said to be mildly toxic. The young leaves can be used to make a pleasant addition to a salad.