A member of the Rose family with maple-like leaves. Redish brown stems are sticky hairy.

Found in woods and thickets and easily overlooked when not in bloom.

Requirements:

Soil Type - Well drained, sandy loam
Soil ph - Neutral
Water - Moist to Dry
Light - shade

Characteristics:

Height - up to 6 ft.
Time of bloom - July - August
Flower colors - purple
Propagation - seed
Transplants - ?