Color: Deep, velvety, almost black-maroon.
Height: Mature height ranges from 36 to 48 inches.
Bloom Time: Early summer.
Structure: Small to medium, bowl-shaped, or slightly recurved flowers.
Scent: None to very light scent.
Type: Perennial, hardy in zones 3-8. 
Care Instructions
Light: Full sun to partial shade (at least 6 hours of direct sun recommended).
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil is critical to prevent bulb rot.
Planting: Plant 6-8 inches deep and 6-12 inches apart, typically in spring or fall.
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water 1-2 inches per week.
Maintenance:
Deadheading: Remove faded flowers to prevent seed formation, but keep the green stem/leaves to feed the bulb.
Cutback: Cut back the stalk only after it turns yellow/brown in late fall.
Fertilizer: Use bulb food or bone meal in spring.
Division: Divide every 3-4 years.
Pests: Generally easy to grow but susceptible to deer and lily beetles.
Safety: Toxic to cats.