East Asian evergreen perennial with dense tufts of grass-like dark green leaves and spires of small purple flowers like grape hyacinths in autumn, followed by black berries.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 5–10 | −28.9 °C to 4.4 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H5 | −15 °C to −10 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 6–9 | −18 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 2–7 | −10 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Native to East Asia — Japan, China, and the Korean peninsula
- Standard ground cover and edging plant for warm-temperate gardens — tolerates shade, drought, and most soils
- Spreads slowly by stolons to form tight mats — clip back ragged foliage in early spring
- Variegated cultivars (‘Variegata’, ‘Silvery Sunproof’) widely planted
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