Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asparagaceae

Genus:

Brodiaea

Species:

Brodiaea californica subsp. californica

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple, lavender

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Corms survive fire underground and resprout vigorously. Fire removes competing vegetation and can stimulate flowering in subsequent years.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate with fall rains; fresh seed has higher germination rates. Corms are the preferred propagation method.

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