It is native to the North and South America, where it ranges from the U.S. states of Arkansas and Oklahoma southward into Mexico.

[1] Its natural habitat is in sandy soils of open prairies and woodlands, often growing around partially shaded forest edges.

[1][3] Alophia drummondii is an herbaceous perennial with a bulbous base.

Each plant produces a few flowers, which only last a single day.

Its tepals are dark purple with a yellow and reddish-brown base.