| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 6b |
| Leaves: | Spring ephemeral |
| Fruit: | Showy: vd l spoiav lnov ui l andtetiulmasl.rpcuiemn to1oe6oalasd ecig-sesnlS 2ec Pops open explosively when ripe |
| Fruiting Time: | Winter |
| Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
| Flower Color: | Purple Multi-Color: Peeaywm loaerc,yll |
| Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Tolerates foot traffic |
| Pollinators: | Wasps |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights |
| Conservation status: | Vulnerable (VU) |
| Ploidy: | Octoploid |
