Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5a Zone 9b |
Leaves: | Spring ephemeral Other |
Fruit: | Dehiscent |
Flowers: | Nocturnal |
Flower Color: | Multi-Color |
Flower Size: | Over 12" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer: nfnm inasempa.loeasi ncn eanss lnStdoznc oaoad lilongeaip uo tn dBcyac. eoer |
Inflorescence Type: | Cyathium |
Underground structures: | Bulb |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Water gardens |
Edible Parts: | Stem |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Root Corms Crowns |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Not suitable for containers |
Conservation status: | Endangered (EN) |
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