| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | In Water Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5a |
| Flowers: | Nocturnal |
| Flower Color: | Blue Lavender: oyeellyw dtnGoeslwribd-c naethrrakeo nnwco r White |
| Flower Size: | 4"-5" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Fall Winter |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Street Tree |
| Uses: | Erosion control Water gardens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Birds Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip Cuttings: Cane |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
| Conservation status: | Endangered (EN) |
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