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Triteleia crocea

Also Known As

  • Triteleia crocea var. crocea
  • Yellow Triplet Lily
  • Yellow Triteleia

Plant type

bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 4"-12"
  • W: 1"-4"

planting zones

  • 8a-9b

Triteleia crocea plant details

Triteleia crocea is a broadleaf deciduous bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Triteleia crocea

Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 IN - 4 IN - wide, 4 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Triteleia crocea

USDA Zones: 8a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Gardening facts about Triteleia crocea plant

How to Grow Triteleia crocea

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Water Needs

    • dry when dormant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy

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Plant Type

Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

7a-9b

Size

Height: 18"-24"

Width: 8"-12"

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

6a-9b

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 3"-6"

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

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 12"-24"

Width: 4"-12"

  • sun
  • regular
  • dry when dormant
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Plant Type

Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

6a-10b

Size

Height: 12"-20"

Width: 6"-12"

  • sun
  • regular
  • dry when dormant
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