Family: Melanthiaceae Genus: Toxicoscordion (toks-ee-ko-SKOR-dee-on) (Info) Species: nuttallii (nut-AL-ee-eye) (Info)
Synonym:Zigadenus nuttallii
Category: Bulbs
Height: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing: Unknown - Tell us
Hardiness: USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun Sun to Partial Shade
Danger: All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color: Pale Yellow
Bloom Time: Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage: Herbaceous
Other details: Unknown - Tell us
Soil pH requirements: Unknown - Tell us
Patent Information: Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods: By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets) From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse From seed; stratify if sowing indoors Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Seed Collecting: Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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