| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 36 - 60 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 3 - 4 feet |
| Fruiting Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Purple |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Uses: | Vegetable |
| Edible Parts: | Flowers |
| Eating Methods: | Cooked |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Depth to plant seed: 1/4th inch |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |
