White Brodiaea

Triteleia hyacinthina

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asparagaceae
Genus:
Triteleia
Species:
Triteleia hyacinthina

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
1-2 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Bloom Months:
may, jul
Bloom Colors:
white

Native Range

United States: California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Canada: British Columbia

Reported Fauna Sightings

Bees: Fuzzy-horned bumble bee (Bombus mixtus), Fuzzy-horned bumble bee (Bombus mixtus), Two-form bumble bee (Bombus bifarius), Two-form bumble bee (Bombus bifarius), Yellow bumble bee (Bombus fervidus), Yellow bumble bee (Bombus fervidus)

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy 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: Clean dry seed placed in dry, cold storage following collection and prior to sowing. 90 days cool(38F)/moist stratification to break dormancy and allow for consistent germination.

Establishment: Whole fruits can be collected from heads immediately prior to or after ripening. Seed may be shaken from capsules which have split, but capsules which have not opened may need to be mechanically split. Blending typically does not damage the very hard viable seed, but may increase overall viability of seed lots by destroying readily shattered unviable seed. After blending, seed may be cleaned by sifting and/or blowing off chaff. General distribution is California to British Columbia and Western Coast of the United States.

Source: npn.rngr.net