Plant: bulbous perennial to 6' or more

Origin: Northern Hemisphere

Zone: 3 - 9

Flowers: large, colorful bowl, star, or turks cap shaped flowers. Many varieties have pleasant fragrance.

Foliage: simple leaves either alternate, whorled, or scattered along stem

Culture: part sun to sunny location in well drained soil. Never remove more than 1/3 of the stem for cutflowers