| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Plant Height: | 8 to 12 inches |
| Fruit: | Dehiscent Other: Small oval capsule with red spots |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Lavender Purple White |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
