| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Extremely acid (3.5 – 4.4) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 2 |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Nocturnal |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Other |
| Underground structures: | Caudex |
| Uses: | Water gardens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Fire Resistant |
| Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
| Conservation status: | Endangered (EN) |
