Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F) |
Plant Height: | 3 to 10 feet (.9-3 m) |
Plant Spread: | 3 to 5 feet (.9-1.5m) |
Leaves: | Other: Petioles have soft "thorns" |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Time: | Other: Seasonal, can bloom at any time of year. |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |