| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 2- 5 feet |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Fragrant Spring ephemeral |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Orange Red Yellow |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
| Underground structures: | Bulb |
| Uses: | Cut Flower Will Naturalize |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
| Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets Bulbs Other: Scale bulblet propagation |
| Pollinators: | Bees |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
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