| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | In Water |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7a |
| Leaves: | Malodorous |
| Fruit: | Indehiscent Other |
| Fruiting Time: | Fall |
| Flowers: | Showy Nocturnal |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
| Edible Parts: | Flowers |
| Eating Methods: | Culinary Herb/Spice Fermented |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature |
| Pollinators: | Wasps |
| Conservation status: | Critically Endangered (CR) |
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