General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 7b
Leaves: Evergreen
Fragrant
Spring ephemeral
Flowers: Showy
Other
Flower Color: Brown
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Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Year Round
Inflorescence Type: Thyrse
Suitable Locations: Bog gardening
Uses: Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Birds
Other Beneficial Insects
Resistances: Rabbit Resistant
Salt tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Bulbs
Containers: Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Conservation status: Critically Endangered (CR)

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