| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) Strongly alkaline (8.5 – 9.0) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5a |
| Leaves: | Broadleaf |
| Flowers: | Nocturnal |
| Uses: | Shade Tree |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Leaf Layering |
| Pollinators: | Self |
| Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
| Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |