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    Triteleia lilacina

    Also Known As

    • Foothill Triteleia
    • Glassy Hyacinth
    • Lilac Prettyface

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 12"-24"
    • W: 4"-12"

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

    Triteleia lilacina plant details

    Triteleia lilacina is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring white 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 lilacina

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 4 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Triteleia lilacina

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Triteleia lilacina plant

    How to Grow Triteleia lilacina

    • 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

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • 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 laxa

    aka Brodiaea lax, Tritellia laxa, Grassnut, Ithuriel's Spear, Triplet Lily

    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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    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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