| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Flowers: | Nocturnal |
| Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Late fall or early winter Winter |
| Uses: | Vegetable |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light: t 65 o0°8 Provide darkness Stratify seeds Scarify seeds Needs specific temperature: t 172o |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Bulbs |
| Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Prefers to be under-potted |
| Conservation status: | Endangered (EN) |
