Bridges' Brodiaea
Triteleia bridgesii
iNaturalist user: sgene
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asparagaceae
- Genus:
- Triteleia
- Species:
- Triteleia bridgesii
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 1-2 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- blue
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: California, Oregon
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to open, rocky slopes and grasslands
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: None required
Establishment: Seeds are collected from whole fruits immediately prior to or after ripening. If capsules have not opened, they may need to be mechanically split. Large numbers of dry fruits may be shattered rapidly by very brief blending. After blending, seeds may be cleaned by sifting and/or blowing off chaff.
Source: npn.rngr.net