Family: Melianthaceae Meliantha
| Type | Perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | 4A - 7B |
| Exposure | Full shade |
| Bloom color | Purple |
| Bloom time | Mid Spring to Mid Summer |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Massing, woodland garden |
| Height | 6" to 12" / 15cm to 30cm |
| Spread | 9" to 9" / 25cm to 25cm |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | Green, purple |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral |
| Soil type | Loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Attractive foilage, native to North America, naturalizing |