| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | In Water Wet Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10a |
| Plant Height: | 3 to 6 feet, possibly higher |
| Plant Spread: | 3 to 6 feet |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Other: Paddle shaped or lance shaped blue-green dusted with white powder. |
| Fruit: | Other: Papery like, containing one seed. Seeds are dark brown with tan speckles when mature. |
| Fruiting Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Other: Violet |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division Other: Cut 4 to 6 inch sections of the rhizome with several growing points. |
| Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
