Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Wet Mesic Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Plant Height: | 2-3 feet |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | White Other: Pink bracts with small white flowers. |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Culinary Herb Medicinal Herb Cut Flower Will Naturalize |
Edible Parts: | Roots |
Eating Methods: | Culinary Herb/Spice Raw Cooked |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
carlissa904 | On May 18, 2019 | Obtained plant bought at the Ag Extension plant sale |
WebTucker | On May 19, 2023 | Bloomed |