An evergreen perennial to 1.2m tall, forming a large clump of silvery, sword-shaped leaves, with panicles of small greenish flowers followed, on female plants, by orange berries.
Site & Soil: Grown in moist, but reasonably well-drained, fertile, peaty soil in full sun or partial shade and sheltered spot.
Hardiness: Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK.
Eventual Height & Spread: 1m-1.5m x 0.5-1m.
Other: Foliage can be damaged by frost and prevailing cold winds. It may need winter protection.