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Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Partial or Dappled Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 13
Leaves: Good fall color
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
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Flower Size: Over 12"
Flower Time: Late winter and early spring
Summer
Late fall or early winter
Winter
Year Round
Inflorescence Type: Spadix
Underground structures: Corm
Suitable Locations: Topiary
Uses: Salad greens
Toxicity: Roots are poisonous
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Provide darkness
Stratify seeds
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Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Tip: ftnigaGr
Layering
Corms
Containers: Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Prefers to be under-potted
Not suitable for containers
Miscellaneous: Dioecious
Conservation status: Near Threatened (NT)

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