Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Grass/Grass-like |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 12 inches |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant Nocturnal Other: Blooms are stimulated and flower best when triggered by rainfall |
Flower Color: | White |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
Underground structures: | Bulb |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Groundcover Cut Flower Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Roots are poisonous |
Propagation: Seeds: | Days to germinate: 2 to 4 weeks Depth to plant seed: 1/8 inch Sow in situ Can handle transplanting Other info: Collect shiny black seeds from capsules when yellow and beginning to split. Viability decreases rapidly after harvest; sow fresh seeds on moist potting soil and add enough media on top to cover. Press gently. Place in indirect light and keep moist. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Bulbs |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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