| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 8-12 inches (to 3 feet when including flower spike) |
| Plant Spread: | 8-12 inches |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Uses: | Culinary Herb Medicinal Herb Vegetable Suitable as Annual |
| Edible Parts: | Stem Leaves Roots Flowers |
| Eating Methods: | Cooked |
| Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Other: Poisonous if large quantities are consumed. Contact dermatitis/severe skin irritation can occur from repeated handling. |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Pollinators: | Various insects |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
