A small, upright, tuberous perennial to 30cm tall with narrow leaves clasping the stem and from late spring into summer, pale yellow-cream, three-petalled flowers up to 5cm long borne in terminal clusters
0.1-0.5 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Grow in humus-rich, moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil. A cool, sheltered site in partial shade is ideal; in very cold areas apply a deep winter mulch. If growing from a tuber, plant 15cm deep
Propagate by division of tubers in spring when growth is starting
Remove faded flowers, the rest of the plant will die down naturally
May be susceptible to vine weevils and slugs
Generally disease-free but a virus may be a problem