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    Triteleia laxa

    Also Known As

    • Brodiaea lax
    • Tritellia laxa
    • Grassnut
    • Ithuriel's Spear
    • Triplet Lily

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 3"-6"

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Triteleia laxa plant details

    Triteleia laxa is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Triteleia laxa

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue and purple blooms in spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Triteleia laxa

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Commonly known as Ithuriels Spear (way too many biblical references for me but apparently just the thing if you are plagued with satanic toads, Pipa pipa perhaps); or if you prefer Grassnut. It is supposed to be delicious both raw and cooked, umbels of blue flowers atop 30cm stems, this Brodia-like bulb is native to the West Coast.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Triteleia laxa plant

    How to Grow Triteleia laxa

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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    Triteleia crocea

    aka Triteleia crocea var. crocea, Yellow Triplet Lily, Yellow Triteleia

    Plant Type

    Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    8a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4"-12"

    Width: 1"-4"

    • sun
    • regular
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Triteleia crocea flower by Stan Shebs
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    Triteleia hyacinthina

    aka Fool's Onion, Hyacinth Brodiaea, White Brodiaea, Wild Hyacinth

    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
    Photo of Triteleia hyacinthina flower by Stan Shebs
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    Triteleia ixioides

    aka Prettyface

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun
    • regular
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Triteleia ixioides close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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    Triteleia lilacina

    aka Foothill Triteleia, Glassy Hyacinth, Lilac Prettyface

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 4"-12"

    • sun
    • regular
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Triteleia lilacina flower by Stan Shebs
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    Triteleia lugens

    aka Coast Range Triteleia

    Plant Type

    Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"-20"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun
    • regular
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Triteleia lugens flower by Stan Shebs
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