Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Plant Height: | 18 to 36 inches |
Plant Spread: | 6 to 8 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink Red |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
Underground structures: | Corm |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Other: plant 4 inches deep |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |