| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 4b |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Broadleaf |
| Fruiting Time: | Late fall or early winter: u mdpe lbAlr dfristett isimn ayeooa.ueaeneeronlt Winter |
| Flowers: | Blooms on old wood Blooms on new wood |
| Flower Time: | Spring |
| Inflorescence Type: | Panicle |
| Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening |
| Uses: | Medicinal Herb Cooked greens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Squirrels Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Other |
| Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
| Conservation status: | Extinct in the Wild (EW) |
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