| Division: | Div. 15: Misc. & Species (Botanical) |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
| Leaves: | Spring ephemeral |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Time: | Spring |
| Underground structures: | Bulb |
| Uses: | Erosion control Cut Flower Will Naturalize |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Takes about 6 years from seed to flower. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Bulbs |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
![Date: c. 1819
illustration [as T. stenopetala] by P. Bessa from 'Herbier Géné](/pics/2022-01-10/scvirginia/722ac3-250.jpg "Date: c. 1819
illustration [as T. stenopetala] by P. Bessa from 'Herbier Géné")
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