Zone:  4-6
Height:  15-30 cm (6-12 in)
Spread:  30-45 cm (12-18 in); rhizomes spread to form colonies
Bloom:  Small (2 cm) reddish-brown flower attracts various insects; not very visible (at plant base under foliage) in early spring
Foliage:  Large (15 cm or 6 in), heart-shaped dark green matte leaves make handsome groundcover; deciduous
Light:  Part to full shade
Water:  Moderate
Soil:  Average to acidic; moist with good drainage
Garden site:  Front edge of perennial bed and under planting of shrubs and trees in forest garden setting