Grows up to 6 feet in height
Blooms from August to September.
The plant is self-fertile.
Suitable for: sandy, loamy and clay soils and prefers well-drained soil. 
It grows best in part to full sun.
It prefers moist soil.
 
 
The plant contains tremetol, a complex alcohol, and glycosides. These toxins cause a fatal disease known as 'staggers' in cattle. The toxin can be passed through the milk and has caused fatalities in humans who have drunk affected cow's milk