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