| Height | 4-6" | 
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| Spread | 4-6" |
| Form | upright |
| Texture | fine |
| Flower color | yellow white purple |
| Leaf color | dark green |
| Time of bloom | early Spring February-March |
| Light requirement |
full sun-part shade | 
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| Soil requirement |
well-drained soil |
| Propagation method |
bulb/corm |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3-8 |
| Peculiarities/Problems | |
| Uses | rock gardens dwarf conifer gardens |
| Comments | one of the earliest bloomers |