Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 6 - 18 inches |
Plant Spread: | 6 - 18 inches |
Leaves: | Other: Leathery, light green with distinct veining. |
Fruit: | Showy Other: 1/5 to 1/4 inch long 3-angled light brown, pink, or reddish-pink achenes. |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Uses: | Medicinal Herb Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Other: Plant contains high levels of oxalic acid which and can be toxic if consumed in large quantities. |
Pollinators: | Wind |
Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |