| Plant Habit: | Fern |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8a |
| Leaves: | Fragrant |
| Fruit: | Other: hss.atis Peb ror aittteegeelrhe ee,n pehee arhhtp wsdtsdinttows dl a |
| Flowers: | Blooms on new wood |
| Flower Color: | Purple |
| Bloom Size: | 5"-6" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Fall |
| Underground structures: | Tuber |
| Uses: | Dye production |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Root |
| Pollinators: | Hoverflies |
