| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Very strongly acid (4.5 – 5.0) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7a |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
| Flower Size: | Over 12" |
| Inflorescence Type: | Cyathium |
| Underground structures: | Tuber |
| Suitable Locations: | Terrariums Bog gardening |
| Uses: | Dye production |
| Resistances: | Pollution Tolerates foot traffic |
| Containers: | Not suitable for containers |
| Conservation status: | Near Threatened (NT)
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