| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 6b |
| Fruit: | Pops open explosively when ripe |
| Fruiting Time: | Late spring or early summer Late fall or early winter Winter |
| Flowers: | Malodorous |
| Flower Color: | Multi-Color |
| Flower Size: | 4"-5" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Summer |
| Inflorescence Type: | Verticillaster |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Eating Methods: | Culinary Herb/Spice |
| Resistances: | Salt tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature |
| Pollinators: | Wind |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon |
| Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
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