| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 8 to 12 inches |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Bloom Size: | 6"-12" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
| Underground structures: | Bulb |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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