| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 6a |
| Flowers: | Blooms on old wood Other |
| Flower Color: | Mauve Multi-Color |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Fall |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Pollution |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature |
| Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
