| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 3 to 5 feet |
| Fruit: | Pops open explosively when ripe Other: Slender, 2 to 4 inch hairy pods containing small, pitted brown to marbled brownish-black beans. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Purple Red Other: Reddish-purple. |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Uses: | Will Naturalize Suitable for forage |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Salt tolerant |
