Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | White Bi-Color: white with pinkish-red striping |
Bloom Size: | 6"-12" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
Underground structures: | Bulb |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Other Beneficial Insects: Moths |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
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