| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 4a |
| Leaves: | Malodorous |
| Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
| Flower Color: | Blue |
| Bloom Size: | Over 12" |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Conservation status: | Vulnerable (VU) |
| Ploidy: | Hexaploid |
