General Landscape Uses: Groundcover, edging along pathways, erosion control, under trees where grass won’t grow

Ecological Restoration Notes: Not recommended

Description: Evergreen, grass-like perennial

Dimensions: Height 1 – 1.5 ft.; Spread 1 – 2 ft.

Growth Rate: Moderate

Native Range: East Asia

Native Habitats: Woodland understories, shaded forest margins, slopes and rocky hillsides

Soils: Well-drained

Nutritional Requirements: Moderate

Salt Water Tolerance: Low to moderate

Salt Wind Tolerance: Low to moderate

Drought Tolerance: Moderate to high

Light Requirements: Full to part sun

Flower Color: Lavender to purple

Flower Characteristics: Upright spikes

Flowering Season: Late summer to early fall

Fruit: Small, round, metallic blue-black berries

Wildlife and Ecology: Minimal pollinator attraction, minimal food and protection for wildlife

Horticultural Notes: Propagated by division

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