| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 4a |
| Leaves: | Good fall color Semi-evergreen Spring ephemeral Broadleaf |
| Flowers: | Showy Malodorous |
| Flower Color: | Blue |
| Flower Size: | 6"-12" |
| Flower Time: | Late fall or early winter Year Round Other |
| Uses: | Cut Flower Dried Flower |
| Resistances: | Birds Gophers/Voles Salt tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Pollinators: | Midges |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
