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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.

Gardening facts about Triteleia laxa plant

How to Grow Triteleia laxa

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry when dormant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Flower Color

    • blue
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Texture

    • grassy
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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