| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
| Plant Height: | 3-4 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 3- 4 feet |
| Fruit: | Other: Flower buds are edible; flowers are not. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Purple |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Uses: | Vegetable |
| Edible Parts: | Fruit |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Resistances: | Salt tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide darkness Needs specific temperature: 70 to 80 degrees Days to germinate: 4 days up to 3 weeks, depending on soil temp Depth to plant seed: 1/4" Start indoors Can handle transplanting Other info: Move seedlings to 4" pots after true leaves appear. See note below regarding vernalization. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
| Pollinators: | Moths and Butterflies Bees |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
