| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 2 - 4 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 1 - 2 feet |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Fragrant Other: Leaves are shiny, dark maroon-black in color. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | White Other: Showy yellowish-pink to pink basal cones, white flowers. |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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