| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | In Water |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
| Fruit: | Dehiscent |
| Fruiting Time: | Late fall or early winter Winter |
| Flowers: | Blooms on new wood |
| Flower Color: | Mauve |
| Flower Time: | Fall Late fall or early winter Other |
| Inflorescence Type: | Compound |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest |
| Edible Parts: | Stem Leaves |
| Eating Methods: | Culinary Herb/Spice |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Pollinators: | Midges |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon |
| Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
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