Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Biennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 13 |
Fruit: | Edible to birds |
Flower Color: | Bi-Color |
Flower Size: | 6"-12" |
Inflorescence Type: | Cyme |
Uses: | Dye production |
Edible Parts: | Bark |
Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds Suitable for wintersowing |
Pollinators: | Moths and Butterflies |
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