Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
Life cycle: | Other |
Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 13 |
Flowers: | Malodorous |
Flower Color: | Lavender |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
Inflorescence Type: | Cluster |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Uses: | Dried Flower |
Dynamic Accumulator: | Ca (Calcium) Mg (Magnesium) Cu (Copper) |
Pollinators: | Hoverflies Flies |
Containers: | Prefers to be under-potted |
Conservation status: | Endangered (EN) |
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