Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Plant Height: | 18 to 24 inches |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink Other: Variations of dark and light pink, red and white striations, red anthers |
Bloom Size: | 6"-12" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
Underground structures: | Bulb |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots |
skylark | On May 21, 2024 | Transplanted moved to larger pot new mix |
skylark | On January 15, 2023 | Plant emerged flower bud growing, no leaves yet |
skylark | On November 2, 2022 | Obtained plant new bulb |
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