| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) |
| Plant Height: | 12 to 18 inches |
| Fruit: | Other: 1/2 inch beaked capsule containing numerous seeds |
| Fruiting Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Pink |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Uses: | Culinary Herb Medicinal Herb |
| Edible Parts: | Seeds or Nuts |
| Eating Methods: | Culinary Herb/Spice |
