| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5a |
| Leaves: | Spring ephemeral |
| Fruit: | Dehiscent |
| Flowers: | Blooms on old wood Blooms on new wood |
| Flower Color: | Blue Red |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Division Crowns |
| Pollinators: | Wind |
| Conservation status: | Vulnerable (VU) |
