Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Plant Height: | 18 - 24 inches |
Plant Spread: | 6 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Bi-Color: pure white with raspberry markings |
Bloom Size: | 6"-12" |
Flower Time: | Spring Other: Can be forced inside for winter bloom |
Underground structures: | Bulb |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets Bulbs |
Pollinators: | Hoverflies Wasps Bumblebees Bees |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots Prefers to be under-potted |
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typo? by critterologist | Feb 18, 2013 5:45 PM | 6 |
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