Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade in Phoenix; avoid intense reflected heat and hot western exposures.
Water: Moderate to high water needs in Phoenix; keep soil evenly moist during active growth without prolonged saturation. Reduce watering in winter, especially if foliage dies back.
Soil: Rich, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil amended with compost; containers need drainage holes.
Mature size: 2–3 feet tall and wide; established bulb clumps gradually spread wider.
Bloom: Typically late spring through summer, sometimes into fall with consistent warmth and moisture.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen in frost-free conditions; may lose foliage during cold winters in Zone 9b.
Growth rate: Moderate with adequate warmth, water, and nutrients.