| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) Strongly alkaline (8.5 – 9.0) |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Spring |
| Underground structures: | Bulb |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Seeds require a specialised medium, as they do not contain their own food source. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division Bulbs |
| Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic |
