Zone:  5-9, shelter from winter winds
Height:  30-45cm  [1-1.5ft]
Spread:  Same
Bloom:  April-May; Purple-black, almost blue-black on the outside of blossoms
Foliage:  Evergreen, dark, shiny; replaced after bloom
Light:  Shade to semi-shade
Water:  Average
Soil:  Rich, humus, moist
Garden Location:  Shade gardens, naturalizing into large colonies; groundcover under trees and large shrubs