Plant Habit: | Tree |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Leaves: | Fragrant Spring ephemeral: l e rr ehph ntioaorsltspeayeseraghoa.Gaaea nnt tepe g t p-dpemsogvesere |
Flowers: | Nocturnal |
Flower Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Fall Late fall or early winter |
Inflorescence Type: | Spike Compound Umbel Cyme |
Underground structures: | Bulb |
Uses: | Erosion control Water gardens Vegetable |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Other Beneficial Insects |
Resistances: | Salt tolerant |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots Not suitable for containers |
Conservation status: | Critically Endangered (CR) |
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