| Plant Habit: | Tree Grass/Grass-like |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Wet Mesic Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 3-6 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 2-3 feet |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Broadleaf |
| Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Erosion control Suitable as Annual |
| Edible Parts: | Stem Roots |
| Eating Methods: | Cooked Fermented |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds: 6-8 weeks |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Offsets |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
