| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 3 |
| Flower Time: | Spring |
| Inflorescence Type: | Thyrse |
| Underground structures: | Bulb |
| Uses: | Dye production |
| Dynamic Accumulator: | Co (Cobalt) I (Iodine) |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Pollinators: | Various insects |
| Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
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