An evergreen, clump-forming perennial with dark green, strap-shaped leaves and upright spikes of lilac-pink flowers from late summer through to autumn, followed by purple-black berries. Great for edging borders and for woodland areas
0.1-0.5 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
Grow in light, moderately fertile, preferably acidic, moist but well-drained soil in full shade; can tolerate drought once established. Shelter from cold, drying winds in frost-prone areas
Propagate by seed sown in containers outdoors in spring or propagate by division in spring
Cut old leaves down to the ground in spring to encourage fresh foliage
May be susceptible to slug damage on young growth
Generally disease-free