| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
| Plant Height: | 25-30 inches ( 60 75cm) |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Pink Purple |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Suitable for wintersowing |
| Pollinators: | Moths and Butterflies Bees |
| Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |
