Triteleia
(tri·te·leia | \ ˌtrītᵊlˈīə, -ˈē(y)ə \)
Also Known As:
Brodiaea, Wild Hyacinth, Grass Nut, Ithuriel's Spear, Triplet Lilies, Pretty Face
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Blooms:
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Late Spring to Early Summer |
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Light Requirements: |
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Full Sun to Partial Shade |
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Hardiness Zones: |
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Grow as Perennial in zones 6-9. Grow as Annual elsewhere. Find Your Zone |
About
Triteleia is native to Northwest regions of the United States. Allium-like clusters of bright, trumpet shaped flowers appear on wiry stems surrounded by long, narrow leaves.
Highlights
- Long-lasting, showy blooms for cut flowers
- Beneficial to pollinators; Attracts bees
- Naturalizes well
- Great for garden borders, cutting gardens and mass plantings
- Deer & critter resistant
Planting Care & Instructions
Plant in the spring after the danger of frost has passed or plant in the fall, before the first frost hardens the soil. Before planting, soak the corms in luke warm water overnight to jump start development. Dig a hole to the required depth. Place corm in hole with the 'claws' pointing downward. Cover with soil and water thoroughly. Mulch in extreme climates. For container growing, make sure the corms are spaced out enough to allow room for the roots to grow.
Growing Tips
After blooming in early summer, the plant goes dormant for the rest of the summer and fall.
