Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Plant Height: | 12 to 18 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 to 18 inches |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Purple Other: Dark Purple, upward facing blooms. |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
Underground structures: | Bulb |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Pollinators: | Various insects |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |