| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Extremely acid (3.5 – 4.4) Strongly alkaline (8.5 – 9.0) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 12 |
| Leaves: | Malodorous |
| Flowers: | Nocturnal |
| Flower Color: | Bi-Color |
| Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Year Round |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Uses: | Will Naturalize Good as a cover crop |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Resistances: | Rabbit Resistant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Other |
| Pollinators: | Other |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
| Conservation status: | Extinct (EX) |
| Ploidy: | Pentaploid |