| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 6-8 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 18-24 inches |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Fruit: | Other: 1/2 to 3/4 inch subglobose capsule. |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant Nocturnal |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
| Underground structures: | Bulb |
| Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening |
| Uses: | Groundcover Cut Flower Will Naturalize |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Roots are poisonous Other: All parts are poisonous if eaten |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: When the seeds mature, just toss them on the ground or on the surface of the pot beneath the parent plants. Keep the soil moist. Germination can take up to 3-4 months |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets Bulbs |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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