| Plant Habit: | Vine |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8a |
| Leaves: | Malodorous |
| Flower Time: | Fall |
| Inflorescence Type: | Thyrse |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Days to germinate |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: 2P2P433 |
| Conservation status: | Endangered (EN) |
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