| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| 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) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 3 - 6 feet |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Blue |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Spring |
| Underground structures: | Tuber |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide darkness Days to germinate: 2 -- 3 months |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
