Triteleia 'Rudy'

Also Known As

Brodiaea 'Rudy'

Plant type

bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

5a-10b

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Triteleia 'Rudy' plant details

Triteleia 'Rudy' is a broadleaf deciduous bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Triteleia 'Rudy'

Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Triteleia 'Rudy'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Triteleia 'Rudy' is a gorgeous hybrid that blooms in late spring or early summer with clusters of 1.5 inch long, funnel-shaped, white flowers with a glowing purple to purple-blue stripe down the middle of each tepal. The flowers are held in umbels of up to 25 flowers on 1-2 foot tall wiry stems. The narrow, linear leaves go dormant at the time of flowering. Appreciates a dry rest period after going dormant in summer.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

One of the prettiest and easiest bulbs you can grow! This California native features tubular, milky-blue flowers contrasted with vivid indigo mid-veins. 14” tall, grassy foliage provides a delicate support for this Summer bloomer. Umbels of 2” elongated flowers seem to pop up overnight in late Spring and last well into mid-Summer. Make sure to plant this reliable bulb en masse for a wonderfully showy woodland flower display. It will naturalize readily in most soils and a bit of regular moisture during the growing season will bring you a fuller display each year. Brodiaeas are a perfect complement planted in front of smaller perennials like Gaillardias and Agastache or they can be a fine addition to a bed of cool blues and purples. Makes an excellent cut flower.