Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 18 to 24 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Bi-Color: Upper half of petals is Coral-red, lower half of petals is ivory-green. |
Bloom Size: | 6"-12" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
Underground structures: | Bulb |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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