Wild collected form of this tuberous species from the eastern Mediterranean with darker flowers and a slightly more vigorous habit. Tougher and easier than normal, for well drained soil in full sun. 30cm.
Yellow spring leaves turn green later. Deep pink flowers. 50cm. Prefers shade but will grow in the open if moist enough and respond well if humusy material is incorporated into the soil.
Clumps of upright stems with lobed slightly downy leaves produce slender spikes of pale pink flowers to 1.8m. The leaves become strongly flushed purple in summer/autumn. Good soil in sun/part shade.