| Shape | Upright. |
| Landscape | Rock gardens, beds, borders and mass planting. |
| Propagation | Division. |
| Cultivation | Full sun and partial-shade. Organically rich, fertile, medium moisture and well-drained soil. |
| Pests | Bulb and root rots may occur. Mosaic virus may also occur. Aphids, slugs and snails may be a problem as well as mice and voles. |
| Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | 3 - 5 leaves. The stems are 10 - 20 cm in length. |
| Flower Description | 6 petal-like tepals. Flowers bloom on stems in April. |
| Colour Description | Bright scarlet red flowers with a black blotch inside. The leaves are heavily streaked with brownish-purple. |
