| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
| Plant Spread: | Does form colonies from offsets |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Bi-Color: Orange and yellow |
| Flower Time: | Spring |
| Inflorescence Height: | 4-5 feet |
| Foliage Mound Height: | 3 feet |
| Underground structures: | Corm |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Days to germinate: 3-4 weeks Depth to plant seed: 1.5" Other info: The pea-sized seeds can be harvested from the plant as soon as the pods split. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets Other: Plants can be divided every 3-4 years during dormancy. |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Endangered |
