| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Tree |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | In Water Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Extremely acid (3.5 – 4.4) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 2 |
| Leaves: | Semi-evergreen |
| Fruiting Time: | Late winter and early spring |
| Flowers: | Other |
| Flower Color: | Lavender |
| Flower Size: | 3"-4" |
| Flower Time: | Spring |
| Underground structures: | Caudex |
| Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening Topiary |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest |
| Dynamic Accumulator: | Co (Cobalt) |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Tolerates foot traffic |
| Pollinators: | Bats |
| Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
| Conservation status: | Near Threatened (NT)
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