Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Pink Other: Deep pinkish-red |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Underground structures: | Corm |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil Goes Dormant |