| Growing Zones: | USDA Zone 3 - with winter protection only USDA Zone 4 USDA Zone 4 - with winter protection only USDA Zone 5 USDA Zone 6 USDA Zone 8 USDA Zone 9 USDA Zone 11 |
| Typical Plant Size: | Typically 8 to 10 feet |
| Pruning Group: | Group 1 - Spring flowering, no pruning |
| Bloom Diameter: | Medium/Large - typically 6 inches |
| Bloom Color (Tepals): | Deep Blue hue |
| Center Color (Anthers): | Black/Brown/Dark anthers |
| Bloom Shape: | Nodding |
| Preferred Light: | Tolerates full shade |
| Moisture Requirements: | Tolerates infrequent watering |
| Recommendations: | Good choice for beginners (easy to grow) Good choice for shaded areas or northern walls |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 6b |
| Leaves: | Malodorous |
| Flowers: | Nocturnal |
| Flower Color: | Yellow |
| Flower Time: | Late fall or early winter |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: P 9P6:16 |
| Conservation status: | Extinct in the Wild (EW) |
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