General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Other
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Dry
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 12
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Needled
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Underground structures: Bulb
Suitable Locations: Bog gardening
Uses: Medicinal Herb
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Gophers/Voles
Toxicity: Leaves are poisonous
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Other
Propagation: Seeds: Sow in situ: s,iaS itoak rceeaw noainmcfa nh ttetdrssdo ol
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Propagation: Other methods: Crowns
Pollinators: Midges
Conservation status: Vulnerable (VU)

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Common names
  • Meadow Saffron
  • Naked Ladies
  • False Autumn Crocus

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