| Plant Habit: | Vine |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Dry |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Extremely acid (3.5 – 4.4) Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5) Strongly alkaline (8.5 – 9.0) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8a |
| Flowers: | Malodorous |
| Flower Color: | Blue |
| Flower Size: | 6"-12" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Summer |
| Inflorescence Type: | Catkin |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Hummingbirds |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Bulbs |
| Pollinators: | Wind |
| Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
| Conservation status: | Near Threatened (NT)
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