| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 6b |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Fruit: | Other |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Late fall or early winter |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest |
| Edible Parts: | Roots |
| Eating Methods: | Raw Cooked |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Other Beneficial Insects |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Sow in situ |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Bulbs |
| Pollinators: | Cleistogamous |
| Conservation status: | Critically Endangered (CR) |
