| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening |
| Uses: | Medicinal Herb Vegetable |
| Edible Parts: | Roots |
| Eating Methods: | Cooked |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
