Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8a |
Leaves: | Good fall color Variegated: tVyleev |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Color: | Red |
Flower Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late fall or early winter |
Inflorescence Type: | Compound |
Underground structures: | Bulb |
Suitable Locations: | Terrariums Alpine Gardening Topiary |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Salad greens |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Gophers/Voles |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Cane |
Containers: | Not suitable for containers |
Conservation status: | Extinct in the Wild (EW) |
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