Draws hummingbirds northward in spring. Early spring flowers, berries toxic to humans. Best in wild part of garden. Good rock garden plant in moist spot. Late spring flowers, berries toxic to humans.
White berries stay on through winter.
Depends on mycorrhizal fungi, e.g. on logs and stumps. Good for dry places, banks. Wild Ginger Moist shade. Spring, brown flower hides under leaves. Work rotting wood, bark, etc. into soil.