General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Tree
Life cycle:Perennial
Sun Requirements:Full Sun to Partial Shade
Full Shade
Water Preferences:Wet
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 5b
Flowers:Blooms on old wood
Flower Color:Green: tastwterync ehot irtthaymhhaaime w
Mauve
Flower Size:6"-12"
Flower Time:Winter
Inflorescence Type:Cyathium
Suitable Locations:Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree
Uses:Provides winter interest
Good as a cover crop
Wildlife Attractant:Butterflies
Propagation: Seeds:Self fertile
Provide darkness
Stratify seeds
Propagation: Other methods:Offsets
Bulbs
Pollinators:Birds
Containers:Suitable in 1 gallon
Conservation status:Vulnerable (VU)

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