Flowering period: mid-season
Average plant height: 30 – 35 cm
Spacing between bulbs: 7.5 cm
Type of bulb: bulb
This species, not introduced until 1948, occurs growing at very high elevations – up to 9,500 feet (3,000 meters) in Northern Afghanistan. The completely opened flower forms a star. Their lovely colours and the fact that they naturalise easily make them a good choice for rock gardens. The petals of the cultivar ‘Cynthia’ are coral-red with a greenish edge and are light yellow on the inside.
