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Triteleia peduncularis

Also Known As

  • LONG RAYED TRITELEIA

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 12"-32"
  • W: 1"-12"

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

Triteleia peduncularis plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Triteleia peduncularis

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 32 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Triteleia peduncularis

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This lovely scentless ?onion? produces its bright star-burst of long-stalked white flowers on a 1-2' leafless stem in late spring; one of the tastiest of our edible bulbs it was used and treasured for centuries, though declining today. Fine specimens in rock gardens and even large containers. Well drained soil and full sun or light shade are preferred.

Gardening facts about Triteleia peduncularis plant

How to Grow Triteleia peduncularis

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry when dormant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy

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Plant Type

Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

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Size

Height: 4"-12"

Width: 1"-4"

  • sun
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  • dry when dormant
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Zones

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Height: 18"-24"

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  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular
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  • dry in summer
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 12"-24"

Width: 6"-12"

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Zones

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Width: 3"-6"

  • sun - mostly sun
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  • dry when dormant
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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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