| Plant Habit: | Vine |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Extremely acid (3.5 – 4.4) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) Strongly alkaline (8.5 – 9.0) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 4a |
| Leaves: | Needled |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous Malodorous |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
| Conservation status: | Extinct (EX) |