Crown Brodiaea
Brodiaea coronaria
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asparagaceae
- Genus:
- Brodiaea
- Species:
- Brodiaea coronaria
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Geophyte
- Height:
- 1-2 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Bloom Months:
- may, jul
- Bloom Colors:
- Blue, Purple
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: California, Oregon, Washington, Canada: British Columbia
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or rocky soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers open, sunny habitats
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Seeds were sown into cone-tainers filled with Sunshine #1(a soil-less peat-based media) amended with micro-nutrients (Micromax) and a slow release fertilizer (Osmocote 14-14-14). The flats of cone-tainers were covered with poly-ethylene bags and placed in a walk-in cooler for 90 days.
Source: npn.rngr.net