Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 6 - 8 inches |
Leaves: | Other: Succulent like keeled, deep green upper, light green reverse, deep green mottling. |
Fruit: | Other: 1 inch pendant capsule containing abundant, minute seeds. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Other: Green tepals with white, rose blushed lip. |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter |
Underground structures: | Bulb |
Uses: | Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic |
Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |