| Speckled Alder | |
| Tag Alder |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Extremely acid (3.5 – 4.4) Very strongly acid (4.5 – 5.0) Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 12 |
| Leaves: | Spring ephemeral |
| Flower Time: | Late fall or early winter |
| Inflorescence Type: | Umbel |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Dynamic Accumulator: | S (Sulfur) |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light |
| Pollinators: | Flies |
| Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic |
| Conservation status: | Extinct (EX) |
