Rare, unusual & easy to grow, this Japanese native thrives in part shade to full shade. 1’-3’ tall and 3’ across. With shiny, rich green, ginger-like leaves it will stump your garden friends even before bloom. From late Summer to Fall, the upright downy white stalks appear bearing whorls of small white flowers, followed by showy blue berries. Spreading by underground rhizomes could be invasive if not kept an eye on.Deciduous.