| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8a |
| Flowers: | Other |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division Corms |
| Containers: | Prefers to be under-potted |
| Conservation status: | Extinct (EX) |
