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Triteleia ixioides 'Starlight'

Also Known As

  • Brodiaea ixiodes 'Starlight'
  • Starlight Prettyface

Plant type

bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 8"-12"

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

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Triteleia ixioides 'Starlight' plant details

Triteleia ixioides 'Starlight' is a broadleaf deciduous bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Triteleia ixioides 'Starlight'

Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Triteleia ixioides 'Starlight'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Blooms: summer, butter yellow up facing star shaped/ summer deciduous foliage Zone 5-9. 12"-24", PNW, part shade-sun, moist-dry, well drained
I fell in love with this lovely & charming native California member of the Themidaceae family while camping up in the Sierra Buttes. Luckily, it’s EASY TO GROW, requiring only full sun & well-drained soil for maximum happiness. And no water in Summer. Growing to 18” tall, “Pretty Face” bears delightfully sweet umbels of golden yellow, star-shaped flowers striped with purple-brown midribs. Nice mixed with other bulbs & great erupting through a low groundcover like Asperula orientalis “Sweet Woodruff.” Just don’t let other plants block its sun.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Constellations of creamy yellow flowers marked with a fine brown line. Short stems to 10" and they love summer drought.

Gardening facts about Triteleia ixioides 'Starlight' plant

How to Grow Triteleia ixioides 'Starlight'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry when dormant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy

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