| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Fern |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Extremely acid (3.5 – 4.4) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8a |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Flower Color: | Purple: erieGnsh Multi-Color |
| Flower Size: | 5"-6" |
| Flower Time: | Late fall or early winter |
| Inflorescence Type: | Catkin |
| Underground structures: | Caudex |
| Suitable Locations: | Espalier |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Tolerates foot traffic Humidity tolerant |
| Toxicity: | Other |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Sow in situ |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Prefers to be under-potted |
| Conservation status: | Vulnerable (VU) |
