| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9a |
| Flowers: | Nocturnal |
| Flower Color: | Lavender |
| Flower Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Fall Year Round Other |
| Inflorescence Type: | Compound |
| Underground structures: | Caudex |
| Suitable Locations: | Terrariums Topiary |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Good as a cover crop Suitable for forage |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Leaf |
| Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets |
| Conservation status: | Extinct (EX) |
