Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Soil pH Preferences: | Extremely acid (3.5 – 4.4) Strongly alkaline (8.5 – 9.0) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Leaves: | Other |
Flowers: | Malodorous |
Flower Color: | Bi-Color: Wae rdnidteh |
Flower Size: | Over 12" |
Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Butterflies |
Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Conservation status: | Extinct (EX) |
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