Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
Life cycle: | Biennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5b |
Fruit: | Showy Other |
Uses: | Groundcover Water gardens |
Edible Parts: | Seeds or Nuts |
Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous |
Pollinators: | Flies |
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