| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Strongly alkaline (8.5 – 9.0) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7a |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Malodorous |
| Fruit: | Edible to birds |
| Flowers: | Showy Malodorous |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Flower Time: | Winter Other |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Dried Flower Good as a cover crop |
| Awards and Recognitions: | A.H.G.A. Hosta of the Year: 02RMAS-0 6GH |
| Conservation status: | Extinct in the Wild (EW) |
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