This native grows in shady areas with rich soil and dependable water sources. Stems are upright and gently arching, with alternately spaced green, ovate leaves of deep green. Dainty white flowers appear in mid to late spring in clusters at the tips of the stems, and are followed by red berries. The plant grows about 18 to 24 inches tall, and slowly spreads from rhizomes, though it is not aggressive. An effective herbaceous groundcover under high canopy trees and large shrubs.
Grow in loamy, rich, well drained soil in part shade to dappled full shade. Will need more moisture with more sun. Weekly watering ought to be adequate, but if it doesn't receive enough water it will go dormant, emerging the following spring.