Flowers:
Red-Violet (Stunning, 5-6" flowers with large sepals that are vibrant red on the outside and bright pink in the center; late spring to early fall)
Foliage:
Green (Clasping summer foliage; no fall color (brown))
Fruit:
Cream (Perisistent silky styles can be interesting)
Soil:
Prefers cool, moist, well-drained soil
Diagnostic Characteristics:
Leaves simple, opposite, pinnately compound, the upper ones often simple (2-4.5" long), and cordate at base.
