| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 12 - 24 inches |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Underground structures: | Bulb |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Edible Parts: | Roots |
| Eating Methods: | Cooked |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Days to germinate: Seeds should germinate in 2 to 6 weeks but can sometimes take longer so do not discard Can handle transplanting Other info: self-seeding in favorable areas. Can be sown at any time of the year. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Other: The bulbs should be planted several inches deep and spaced four to six inches apart. |
| Pollinators: | Various insects |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
