| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5b |
| Leaves: | Fragrant Spring ephemeral |
| Flowers: | Malodorous Other |
| Flower Color: | Purple Yellow |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Late spring or early summer Winter |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Guardian plant Water gardens |
| Resistances: | Salt tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Scarify seeds Suitable for wintersowing Start indoors Will not come true from seed |
| Containers: | Not suitable for containers |
| Conservation status: | Extinct in the Wild (EW) |
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