| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 6-8 feet |
| Plant Spread: | Forms clumps 3 to 4 feet wide. |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Semi-evergreen |
| Fruit: | Showy Other: Reddish-orange capsule. |
| Flowers: | Showy Other: Small 3/4 inch flowers on @ 8 inch long stalked cymes. |
| Flower Color: | Blue Purple |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome Tuber |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant Bog gardening |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Division |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
