Plant Habit: | Vine |
Life cycle: | Biennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | In Water |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Strongly alkaline (8.5 – 9.0) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5b |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other |
Fruit: | Edible to birds Dehiscent |
Flower Color: | Lavender |
Flower Time: | Late fall or early winter Winter |
Uses: | Water gardens |
Edible Parts: | Fruit |
Eating Methods: | Culinary Herb/Spice Fermented |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds |
Propagation: Seeds: | Seeds are hydrophilic |
Propagation: Other methods: | Bulbs |
Pollinators: | Bumblebees |
Miscellaneous: | Endangered: #P1, 3..89P1 |
Conservation status: | Near Threatened (NT)
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