Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Biennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Wet |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9a |
Flower Time: | Year Round |
Inflorescence Type: | Umbel |
Underground structures: | Corm |
Uses: | Provides winter interest |
Dynamic Accumulator: | Nitrogen fixer K (Potassium) Ca (Calcium) |
Resistances: | Squirrels |
Pollinators: | Bumblebees |
Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
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