Propagation
Sow fresh seed during spring and maintain a temperature of 16ş to 18ş C. (61ş to 64ş F).

Divide established clumps (rhizome) during early spring while dormant.

Note:
The dried roots and leaves were used as a soap substitute during the 1800's and also used herbal as a lotion for skin diseases. Care should be taken as the plant can cause severe eye irritation.


Botanic information
Leaf: The variable dark green leaves are narrow-ovate to broad lanceolate with 3-obvious veins on the upper surface. They are sessile and clasp the stem and the apex is acute.

Flower: The salveriform flowers have a reddish cylindrical calyx up to 25mm (1in) long with 5-spreading petals that mat be notched at the tip. The 10-white stamens are exserted and the flowers are arranged in a terminal or axillary cyme on a leafy scape up to 600mm (2ft) tall and appear diring summer.

Fruit: The 4-valved capsular fruit contains flattened seeds that are viable but the plant is commonly reproduced vegetatively.