| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 12 +10 °C (50 °F) to +15.6 °C (60 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7b |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Fruit: | Dehiscent |
| Flowers: | Showy Other |
| Flower Color: | Brown Purple Bi-Color |
| Flower Time: | Late fall or early winter |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Root Layering Stolons and runners |
| Pollinators: | Hoverflies |
| Conservation status: | Near Threatened (NT)
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