| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Flowers: | Other |
| Flower Color: | Purple |
| Flower Size: | 2"-3" |
| Flower Time: | Fall Winter Year Round |
| Inflorescence Type: | Cluster |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Uses: | Vegetable |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Rabbit Resistant |
| Conservation status: | Critically Endangered (CR) |
