| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| 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: | 1 to 6 feet |
| Fruit: | Edible to birds Other: Dry fruits contain a single seed. |
| Flower Color: | Green |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Uses: | Erosion control Will Naturalize Suitable for forage |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
| Toxicity: | Other: Plant contains toxic saponins, alkaloids and oxalates. |
| Pollinators: | Wind |
