Found in nature in wet swamp soil, but will do great in good garden soil. Small white flowers in the spring; dark purple berries in the fall attract birds. Intense red autumn color. Best in full to half day sun. Best fruit production occurs in full sun.

Low-growing shrub that does well in dry shade under oak trees. It is not grown for its flowers but for the pure white berries that appear in late summer and persist through most of the winter. Attracts birds. If allowed, it will sucker and spread making it good for stabilizing slopes. Best grown in medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Deer resistant.