| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 4a |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Malodorous |
| Flower Color: | Purple |
| Flower Size: | 3"-4" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late fall or early winter |
| Inflorescence Type: | Single |
| Underground structures: | Caudex |
| Suitable Locations: | Topiary |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Pollution |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Not suitable for containers |
| Conservation status: | Near Threatened (NT)
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