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 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 12 |
Plant Height: | 6 to 12 inches |
Plant Spread: | 6 to 12 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer |
Underground structures: | Tuber |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Needs specific temperature: 70ºF-75ºF Days to germinate: 3 to 4 weeks Depth to plant seed: Gently press into the soil |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Leaf Division Other: Dividing tubers |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |