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    Brodiaea terrestris

    Also Known As

    • Dwarf Brodiaea

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 3"
    • W: 6"

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

    Brodiaea terrestris plant details

    Brodiaea terrestris is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring blue and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Brodiaea terrestris

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 IN wide, 3 IN tall
    Flowers: blue and purple blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Brodiaea terrestris

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Gardening facts about Brodiaea terrestris plant

    How to Grow Brodiaea terrestris

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue
      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 6"-12"

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    • dry when dormant
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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 16"

    Width: 6"

    • sun
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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Brodiaea californica flower, macro by Stan Shebs
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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
    Photo of Brodiaea kinkiensis flower, macro by Stan Shebs
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    Triteleia ixioides 'Starlight'

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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
    Photo of Triteleia ixioides 'Starlight' flower, form by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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