| Plant Habit: | Fern |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Extremely acid (3.5 – 4.4) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 4a |
| Leaves: | Spring ephemeral |
| Fruiting Time: | Late winter and early spring Summer Other |
| Flowers: | Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Lavender |
| Flower Size: | 2"-3" |
| Underground structures: | Corm |
| Uses: | Shade Tree |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Conservation status: | Extinct (EX) |
