Family: Melianthaceae Meliantha
| Type | Perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | 4B - 9A |
| Exposure | Partial shade or partial sun |
| Bloom color | Purple |
| Bloom time | Mid Spring |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Massing, woodland garden |
| Height | 6" to 12" / 15cm to 30cm |
| Spread | n/a |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Neutral |
| Soil type | Clay, loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Native to North America |