| 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) |
| Plant Height: | 6-12 inches |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Purple |
| Underground structures: | Corm |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division Corms |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil Goes Dormant |
