| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Wet Mesic 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 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 8-12 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 12-18 inches |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Blue Mauve Pink Purple White Yellow |
| Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Underground structures: | Corm |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Days to germinate: 5-6 weeks |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division Corms |
| Pollinators: | Beetles |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
| Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
