| Plant Habit: | Vine |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 6b |
| Leaves: | Spring ephemeral |
| Flowers: | Malodorous |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Flower Size: | 4"-5" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring |
| Inflorescence Type: | Panicle |
| Underground structures: | Corm |
| Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening |
| Uses: | Culinary Herb Dried Flower |
| Resistances: | Rabbit Resistant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Leaf |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years |
| Conservation status: | Endangered (EN) |
