| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | 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 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 6 - 12 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12 - 18 inches |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Mauve |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Division Other: Division of rhizomes by breaking into 1/2 inch sections. |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
