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) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Plant Height: | 3 - 6 inches |
Plant Spread: | 4 - 8 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Deciduous Variegated |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Spring |
Underground structures: | Corm |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Groundcover |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide darkness Needs specific temperature: 13 - 15C Days to germinate: 6 - 10 weeks Start indoors |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots |