| Plant Habit: | Vine |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Wet |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5a |
| Fruit: | Indehiscent |
| Fruiting Time: | Fall |
| Flower Color: | Blue |
| Flower Size: | 4"-5" |
| Flower Time: | Late fall or early winter |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Uses: | Medicinal Herb |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Conservation status: | Extinct (EX) |
