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Triteleia grandiflora var. howellii
Also Known As
- Brodiaea howellii
- Bicolor Triteleia
- Howell's triteleia
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 12"-24"
- W: 4"-12"
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Triteleia grandiflora var. howellii plant details
Triteleia grandiflora var. howellii is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Triteleia grandiflora var. howellii
- Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: asparagaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 4 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: blue blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Triteleia grandiflora var. howellii
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: well-drained
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How to Grow Triteleia grandiflora var. howellii
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - low
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- blue
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- grassy
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Plant Type
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Zones
8a-9b
Size
Height: 4"-12"
Width: 1"-4"
- sun
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Zones
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Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 8"-12"
- sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun
- regular
- dry when dormant
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
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Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 3"-6"
- sun - mostly sun
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- dry when dormant
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Zones
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Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 4"-12"
- sun
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