General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Herb/Forb
Life cycle:Other
Sun Requirements:Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences:Wet Mesic
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 12
Fruit:Pops open explosively when ripe
Flower Color:Red
Flower Size:4"-5"
Inflorescence Type:Spike
Uses:Water gardens
Edible Parts:Seeds or Nuts
Wildlife Attractant:Butterflies
Propagation: Seeds:Needs specific temperature
Seeds are hydrophilic
Pollinators:Wind

Immature Fruit Approximately 2#

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