| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5b |
| Fruit: | Edible to birds |
| Flowers: | Malodorous |
| Flower Color: | Multi-Color |
| Flower Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Inflorescence Type: | Catkin |
| Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening |
| Uses: | Water gardens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Start indoors |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Corms |
