Plant Types: | Tuberous |
Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 8-12 inches |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | White Other: Double white with pale pink blush. |
Bloom Size: | 6"-12" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
Underground structures: | Tuber |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
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