| Plant Group: | Forsteri |
| Typical Plant Size: | Typically 3 to 4 feet |
| Pruning Group: | Group 3 - Hard pruning recommended in early spring |
| Bloom Diameter: | Small - 2 to 4 inches |
| Bloom Color (Tepals): | Deep Blue hue |
| Center Color (Anthers): | Yellow anthers |
| Bloom Shape: | Tulip shape Ruffled or wavy tepal texture |
| Preferred Light: | Tolerates partial shade Tolerates full sun |
| Moisture Requirements: | Average moisture requirements |
| Disease Resistance: | Susceptible to mildew |
| Additional Information: | Very attractive seedheads |
| Recommendations: | Good choice for a container Good choice for very cold climates |
| Plant Habit: | Fern |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5b |
| Leaves: | Malodorous |
| Flowers: | Nocturnal |
| Flower Color: | Blue |
| Flower Size: | 5"-6" |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall |
| Underground structures: | Caudex |
| Suitable Locations: | Espalier |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Other Beneficial Insects |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Layering |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Conservation status: | Extinct (EX) |
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