| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 12 to 15 inches |
| Leaves: | Deciduous Spring ephemeral |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red Other: Red with a black center, white halo around the black center. |
| Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Late spring or early summer |
| Underground structures: | Corm |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Corms |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
