Flowering perennial bulb (0.5m x 0.4m) from Europe. Linear leaves. Terminal solitary or clustered mostly fragrant trumpet-shaped flowers and perianth in shades of yellow, orange, cream or white in spring. Useful for colour display, planted in groups, drifts or containers. Prefers a sunny position with good drainage. Most cultivars increase naturally by offsets. Dense clumps should be divided no sooner than 6 weeks after flowering every 3-5 years.