| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | In Water |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Leaves: | Broadleaf |
| Fruit: | Indehiscent |
| Fruiting Time: | Late winter and early spring |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | Blue Orange |
| Flower Size: | 1"-2" 3"-4" |
| Flower Time: | Winter |
| Inflorescence Type: | Cyathium |
| Underground structures: | Bulb |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies Other Beneficial Insects |
| Pollinators: | Wasps Birds Cleistogamous |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years |
| Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
| Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
