| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Wet Mesic Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Plant Spread: | 2 to 3 feet (60-90 cm) |
| Leaves: | Broadleaf |
| Flower Color: | Pink White |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring |
| Foliage Mound Height: | 6 to 24 inches (15-60 cm) |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening |
| Uses: | Erosion control Groundcover Medicinal Herb |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Toxicity: | Other: The raw plant parts contain chemicals known as pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs), which can cause liver damage. |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Pollinators: | Various insects |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Dioecious Goes Dormant |
