Plant Habit: | Fern |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | In Water Wet Dry Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Nocturnal |
Flower Color: | Red |
Flower Size: | 6"-12" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late fall or early winter Year Round |
Inflorescence Type: | Cyathium |
Underground structures: | Corm |
Uses: | Cooked greens Suitable for forage |
Resistances: | Flood Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Days to germinate |
Pollinators: | Various insects Cleistogamous |
Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots |