Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
Life cycle: | Other |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Dry |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10a |
Flower Time: | Other |
Inflorescence Type: | Compound |
Underground structures: | Corm |
Uses: | Culinary Herb |
Dynamic Accumulator: | Mn (Manganese) Zn (Zinc) Si (Silicon) |
Resistances: | Rabbit Resistant |
Pollinators: | Moths and Butterflies Bumblebees |
Conservation status: | Endangered (EN) |
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