| Plant Habit: | Shrub Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Extremely acid (3.5 – 4.4) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 4b |
| Flowers: | Nocturnal |
| Flower Color: | Other |
| Flower Size: | 2"-3" |
| Inflorescence Type: | Thyrse |
| Uses: | Flowering Tree |
| Edible Parts: | Fruit |
| Eating Methods: | Tea |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Gophers/Voles |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Other info |
| Pollinators: | Wind |
| Conservation status: | Endangered (EN) |
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