Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 1: 509. Courtesy of Kentucky Native Plant Society.
Sunset®: 5-24
USDA: 4-9, hardy-zone 3 when mulched
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part sun
Origin: Asia Minor, Europe, naturalized in North America
Growth Habits: Bulb, 4 to 8 inches tall (10-20 cm)
Watering Needs: Regular water when in leaf
Propagation: Seeds, bulblets
Plant bulbs 2 inches apart (5 cm).
Blooming Habits:
White flowers, 1.2 inches wide (3 cm), in loose pseudo-umbels, in late spring for 3-4 weeks. They open mid-morning if the light is bright enough.
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