| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 6 to 12 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 3 to 4 inches |
| Leaves: | Deciduous Other: summer deciduous |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Purple |
| Flower Time: | Spring |
| Underground structures: | Bulb |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
| HamiltonSquare | On March 16, 2016 | Bloomed |
| HamiltonSquare | On October 17, 2015 | Plant emerged Just coming out of summer dormacy. |
