| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | In Water Wet Wet Mesic Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
| Plant Height: | 12 to 18 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 18 to 24 inches |
| Leaves: | Fragrant |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | White Other: White bracts with white to yellowish flowers, often tinged red. |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
| Uses: | Groundcover Medicinal Herb |
| Edible Parts: | Roots Seeds or Nuts |
| Eating Methods: | Raw Cooked |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
| Miscellaneous: | Monoecious Goes Dormant |
