| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8a |
| Leaves: | Semi-evergreen |
| Fruit: | Indehiscent |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous Blooms on old wood |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip Bulbs |
| Pollinators: | Moths and Butterflies |
| Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |