The bulb is sold in bulk, per piece.

This bulbous plant has green, very narrow leaves, similar to those of onions. It blooms earlier than other bulbous plants, from January to May, and the flowering period lasts 3-4 weeks. Its flowers are small, funnel-shaped, and yellow.

The bulbs are planted in the fall, at a depth about one and a half times their size, in light, fertile, well-drained, neutral or acidic soils, even in grass. It prefers sunny and semi-shady locations, while tolerating very low temperatures as well.

Overripe flowers are always removed, and the leaves are left for at least 6 weeks to allow the bulbs to develop better. They are cultivated in flower beds, rock gardens, and pots, and their flowers are also used as cut flowers. They are propagated by dividing the bulbs in the fall.