| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | to 12 inches |
| Plant Spread: | to 15 inches |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Semi-evergreen Deciduous Other: depending on zone |
| Flowers: | Showy Other: Blooms are stimulated and flower best when triggered by rainfall |
| Flower Color: | Pink |
| Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Other: depending on zone |
| Underground structures: | Bulb |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Groundcover Cut Flower Will Naturalize |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Toxicity: | Other: Bulb is poisonous if eaten by dogs |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Days to germinate: 2 to 4 weeks Depth to plant seed: 1/8 inch Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting Other info: Collect shiny black seeds from capsules when yellow and beginning to split. Viability decreases rapidly after harvest; sow fresh seeds on moist potting soil and add enough media on top to cover. Press gently. Place in indirect light and keep moist. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division Bulbs |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots Prefers to be under-potted |
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