Photo of Brodiaea appendiculata flower by Stan Shebs

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Brodiaea appendiculata

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 16"
  • W: 6"

planting zones

  • 8b-10b

Brodiaea appendiculata plant details

Brodiaea appendiculata is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Brodiaea appendiculata

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN wide, 16 IN tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, native plant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Brodiaea appendiculata

USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Gardening facts about Brodiaea appendiculata plant

How to Grow Brodiaea appendiculata

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy

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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

5a-10a

Size

Height: 12"-24"

Width: 6"-12"

  • sun - dappled shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry when dormant
  • dry in summer
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Zones

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Size

Height: 12"-24"

Width: 6"-12"

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry when dormant
  • dry in summer
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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

7b-10b

Size

Height: 10"-12"

Width: 3"-6"

  • sun
  • low - drought tolerant
  • dry when dormant
  • dry in summer
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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

8a-10b

Size

Height: 3"

Width: 6"

  • sun
  • regular
  • dry when dormant
  • dry in summer
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Plant Type

Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

6a-10b

Size

Height: 12"-24"

Width: 8"-12"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry when dormant
  • dry in summer
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