| Plant Habit: | Tree |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 4b |
| Leaves: | Good fall color Variegated |
| Flowers: | Fragrant Malodorous |
| Flower Color: | Multi-Color |
| Bloom Size: | Over 12" |
| Flower Time: | Fall |
| Uses: | Cooked greens |
| Resistances: | Birds Gophers/Voles Flood Resistant |
| Conservation status: | Endangered (EN) |
