Buy Triteleia 'Aquarius'

Also Known As

Aquarius Blue Fools Onion

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 12"-16"
W: 3"-6"

planting zones

5a-10b

3 inch pot | $11

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Triteleia 'Aquarius' plant details

Triteleia 'Aquarius' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Triteleia 'Aquarius'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 12 IN - 16 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, rock garden, summer dormant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Triteleia 'Aquarius'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, lean and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Gorgeous double flowered Blue Fools Onion, stems 12-16” tall come up in late winter and fade away before blue-lilac double stars appear in early summer. Socializes with other plants without smothering and offsets nicely, increasing drifts. Attracts pollinators, butterflies, deer resistant. Goes invisible after flowering. Good cut flower. Give it a sunny spot, well-drained soil and water if dry during growth/bloom. Summer and fall dormant. Very little care required.