Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Other |
Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | In Water |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b Zone 10a |
Leaves: | Malodorous |
Fruit: | Dehiscent Pops open explosively when ripe |
Flowers: | Other |
Flower Color: | Mauve |
Flower Size: | 5"-6" |
Edible Parts: | Seeds or Nuts |
Eating Methods: | Cooked Fermented |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds |
Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature |
Pollinators: | Beetles Bumblebees |
Conservation status: | Vulnerable (VU) |
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