| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 3 to 4 feet (.9-1.2m) |
| Plant Spread: | 3 to 4 feet (.9-1.2m) |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening |
| Uses: | Vegetable Will Naturalize |
| Edible Parts: | Leaves Flowers |
| Eating Methods: | Cooked |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
| Miscellaneous: | Dioecious |
