When to plant

• Set out plants about around your average last spring frost.
• Ready to harvest about 70 days after planting.

The classic shade perennial, grown for its leaves. Slugs and deer love it. Divide clumps in spring every few years.

Frost dates depend on where you live. Enter your ZIP code to get exact dates.

Dates by zone: 3a 3b 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b 10a 10b

Growing basics

Not edible.

Harmful to pets. Toxic to cats and dogs (vomiting, diarrhea).

Sun

Shade

Spacing

18–30 in

Soil temperature

At least 50°F

Time to harvest

About 70 days

Containers

At least 3 gallons

Plant family

Other

Pests and problems

Grow it well

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