| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
| Plant Height: | 12-24 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 8-10 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Purple |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Underground structures: | Bulb |
| Uses: | Will Naturalize |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Sow in situ Can handle transplanting |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Bulbs |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
![Date: c. 1937
illustration [as Eustylis purpurea] by Mary E. Eaton from 'Addiso](/pics/2022-06-18/scvirginia/280286-250.jpg "Date: c. 1937
illustration [as Eustylis purpurea] by Mary E. Eaton from 'Addiso")
![Date: c. 1937
illustration [as Herbertia drummondii] by Mary E. Eaton from 'Add](/pics/2022-06-18/scvirginia/f4fa00-250.jpg "Date: c. 1937
illustration [as Herbertia drummondii] by Mary E. Eaton from 'Add")
