Flowers:
White (1-2" long, cylindrical clusters of small, white flowers in June and July)
Foliage:
Green (Medium to dark green summer foliage; no appreciable fall color)
Fruit:
Brown (Triangular seed capsules; not ornamentally important)
Soil:
Prefers well-drained soils
Diagnostic Characteristics:
Leaves are alternate, simple, 2-4" long by 0.75-2" wide, and broad-ovate with toothed margins and 3 distinct veins. Young stems are a distinct yellow color, while mature stems are green or brown.