An evergreen perennial with long, dark green spreading stems and small, star-shaped yellow flowers appearing in July and August, followed by green berries which turn red then finally black. The roots are a source of red dye and the plant is still cultivated in parts of Europe for use as a medicinal dye
Growing Information
Height
0.5-1 Metres
Spread
0.5-1 Metres
Care Guide
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, well-drained sandy soil in full sun, although will tolerate partial shade. Produces many side shoots which can travel just under the surface of the soil before sending up new shoots so has the potential to become a nuisance