| Plant Habit: | Vine |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 2 |
| Leaves: | Glaucous |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | Purple |
| Flower Size: | 6"-12" |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Winter |
| Underground structures: | Corm |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Fire Resistant |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
| Conservation status: | Vulnerable (VU) |
