Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Plant Height: | 5 to 6 feet (1.5-1.8m) |
Plant Spread: | 5 to 6 feet (1.5-1.8m) |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen |
Fruit: | Showy |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Other: Cream to yellow |
Flower Time: | Other: Seasonal. Bloom can occur in any season depending on size of plant and climate. |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Uses: | Suitable as Annual |
Edible Parts: | Fruit Flowers |
Eating Methods: | Raw Cooked |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Stolons and runners Offsets |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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