| Swallowtail Plant | |
| Butterfly Leaf | |
| Butterfly Wing |
| Plant Habit: | Fern |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5b |
| Leaves: | Fragrant |
| Flowers: | Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Purple |
| Flower Size: | 3"-4" |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Inflorescence Type: | Panicle |
| Underground structures: | Corm |
| Suitable Locations: | Terrariums |
| Dynamic Accumulator: | Zn (Zinc) |
| Resistances: | Birds |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets |
| Miscellaneous: | Carnivorous |
| Conservation status: | Extinct in the Wild (EW) |
