Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Plant Height: | 8 to 12 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Deciduous Other: Consists of two narrow, blue-green leaves with spiral twist about 1/4 way along the leaf. |
Fruit: | Showy |
Fruiting Time: | Summer |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Other: Creamy-white |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
Underground structures: | Bulb |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Needs specific temperature: 75ºF-80ºF Days to germinate: 10 to 20 days Depth to plant seed: Shallowly sow, pressing lightly into the soil |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |