Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asparagaceae

Genus:

Schoenolirion

Species:

Schoenolirion croceum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr

Bloom Colors:

Yellow

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, sandy, well-drained soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers open, sunny habitats