| Heredity: | GE/GMO |
| Plant Habit: | Vine |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Extremely acid (3.5 – 4.4) Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9a |
| Fruit: | Edible to birds |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Yellow |
| Flower Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Fall |
| Underground structures: | Tuber |
| Edible Parts: | Stem Seeds or Nuts |
| Eating Methods: | Culinary Herb/Spice |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Squirrels |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide darkness |
| Pollinators: | Bees |
| Conservation status: | Vulnerable (VU) |
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