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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Full Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 7a
Plant Height: 24-30 inches
Plant Spread: 18-20 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Red
Flower Time: Summer
Suitable Locations: Bog gardening
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Propagation: Seeds: Self fertile
Pollinators: Beetles
Various insects

Image
Common names
  • Masterwort
  • Greater Masterwort

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Location: West border
Date: August 2015

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Location: Northern Illinois (Zone 5a)
Date: 2015-06-01
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