| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Very strongly acid (4.5 – 5.0) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10a |
| Leaves: | Good fall color |
| Fruit: | Indehiscent |
| Flowers: | Other |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Bulbs |
| Pollinators: | Birds |
| Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth: 710,1PP2 |
| Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
