| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Fruit: | Edible to birds Pops open explosively when ripe |
| Uses: | Erosion control Suitable for forage |
| Edible Parts: | Flowers |
| Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous |
| Pollinators: | Beetles |
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