| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
| Plant Height: | 6 - 12 inches |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Fruit: | Other: Small green capsule. |
| Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Other: Deep Violet |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Conservation status: | Endangered (EN) |
