A wonderful and floriferous species from North Caucasus, excellent grower and dependably making a superb show every spring, along with gentle increase underground. In addition, it self-sows to a limited extent although it is never a weed in the manner of some of the annual yellow/white species. It makes dense spikes with large, creamy flowers very early in the season, these are held over compact glaucous foliage. Soon after flowering the plant vanishes underground up to next spring. Excellent for planting between perennials.