Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
Life cycle: | Other |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Fruit: | Showy Indehiscent |
Uses: | Dye production Cooked greens |
Edible Parts: | Roots |
Toxicity: | Other |
Pollinators: | Various insects |
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