| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 8 - 12 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 6 - 12 inches |
| Leaves: | Spring ephemeral Other: Leaves can be cooked as a leaf vegetable. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Pink |
| Flower Time: | Spring |
| Underground structures: | Bulb |
| Uses: | Vegetable |
| Edible Parts: | Leaves |
| Eating Methods: | Cooked |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Other Beneficial Insects |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
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