Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Strongly alkaline (8.5 – 9.0) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 2 |
Flower Time: | Spring |
Inflorescence Type: | Raceme |
Edible Parts: | Stem |
Eating Methods: | Tea Raw |
Resistances: | Fire Resistant |
Toxicity: | Fruit is poisonous |
Propagation: Other methods: | Other |
Conservation status: | Extinct (EX) |
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