Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5a |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
Uses: | Provides winter interest |
Edible Parts: | Flowers |
Eating Methods: | Culinary Herb/Spice |
Pollinators: | Flies |
Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
Conservation status: | Critically Endangered (CR) |
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