| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Tree |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
| Leaves: | Good fall color |
| Fruit: | Showy |
| Uses: | Medicinal Herb |
| Edible Parts: | Stem |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Seeds are hydrophilic Other info |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Root |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years |
| Conservation status: | Critically Endangered (CR) |