Hi, Denise it say,s easy to grow,drought tolerant & self pollinating plants are hardy down to -15c!, berries are sweet& taste eat anytime as healhy snack, add berries to juices, /smoothies, can be dried or brewed into refreshing tea , add to cereals .
grows in full sun , well drained soil, yes it is perennial originally cuiltivated in tranquil valleys of the Himalayans about egg plum size !