Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Leaves: | Spring ephemeral Other: The plant can be ephemeral and disappear when the weather warms. It regrows in fall or the following spring. The Fringed-leaf varieties will repeat bloom throughout the summer. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Uses: | Will Naturalize |
Toxicity: | Other: may cause skin irritation |
Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature: The seeds need a period of freezing temperatures. Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting Other info: To start seeds indoors, place in pot. Put the pot in a plastic bag and place in the freezer for 6-8 weeks. Remove the pot after that time and allow to germinate and grow in regular seedling conditions. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Other: Divide after flowering |
Awards and Recognitions: | Other: 2011 Great Plant Picks award winner |
aspenhill | On April 30, 2016 | Obtained plant Lurgan Greenhouse - qty 3; FSB |
aspenhill | On October 24, 2015 | Obtained plant picked up April 11, 2015 ADR - qty 6; HSG Area 5 |
aspenhill | On October 18, 2014 | Obtained plant Ace HW - qty 2; FSB |
SuperHappyCamper | On February 3, 2023 | Obtained plant Purchased from WM. |
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