Largeflower Triteleia
Triteleia grandiflora
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asparagaceae
- Genus:
- Triteleia
- Species:
- Triteleia grandiflora
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 1-2 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- blue
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Canada: British Columbia
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or rocky soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to open grasslands and rocky slopes
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Cool, moist stratification and cool growing conditions. High germination was obtained from seeds sown in flats and left outside under cool, fluctuating spring temperatures.
Establishment: Seeds are black when mature. They are stored in envelopes or paper bags at room temperature until cleaned. Seedlings which germinated outside died when placed in the greenhouse.
Source: npn.rngr.net