| Plant Habit: | Fern |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | In Water Wet Dry Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Nocturnal |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Flower Size: | 6"-12" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late fall or early winter Year Round |
| Inflorescence Type: | Cyathium |
| Underground structures: | Corm |
| Uses: | Cooked greens Suitable for forage |
| Resistances: | Flood Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Days to germinate |
| Pollinators: | Various insects Cleistogamous |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots |
