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Dichelostemma volubile
Also Known As
- Brodiaea volubilis
- Dichelostemma californicum
- Macroscapa volubilis
- Twining Brodiaea
- Twining Snakelily
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 10"-60"
- W: 9"
planting zones
- 7a-10b
Dichelostemma volubile plant details
Dichelostemma volubile is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Dichelostemma volubile
- Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: asparagaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 3 - 9 IN - wide, 10 IN - 60 IN - tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in summer
- Uses: native plant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Dichelostemma volubile
- USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: well-drained
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How to Grow Dichelostemma volubile
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- grassy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Dichelostemma for your garden
aka Brodiaea coccinea, 'Vegetable Firecracker', Firecracker Brodiaea
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
6a-11
Size
Height: 16"-25"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly shade
- low - drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
- dry in summer
aka Brodiaea ‘Pink Diamond’, Dichelostemma ida-maia x multiflorum 'Pink Diamond'
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
6a-11
Size
Height: 20"
Width: 6"
- sun - mostly shade
- low - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Dichelostemma pulchella, Dichelostemma pulchellum, Blue Dicks, Brodiaea, Purplehead, Wild Hyacinth
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 24"-30"
Width: 1"-6"
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Brodiaea multiflorum, Many-flowered Brodiaea, Round-Tooth Snakelily, Roundtooth Ookow, Wild Hyacinth, Wild Hyacinth
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
6b-10b
Size
Height: 12"-36"
Width: 3"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
- dry in summer
aka Brodiaea congesta, Brodiaea congestum, Fork-Tongued Ookow, Harvest Lily
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 4"-6"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - low
- dry when dormant
- dry in summer
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