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Brodiaeaelegans

Genus
Brodiaea (broh-dih-EE-uh)
Species
elegans (ELL-eh-ganz)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Medium Blue
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Redlands, California

Boise, Idaho

Tangent, Oregon

Richmond, Texas

Seattle, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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(Zone 8a) | May 2010 | positive

I purchased this bulb b/c the nursery owner, whom I trust, said it was a wonderful bulb, very tolerant of various condititions. I look f...Read More

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Seattle, WA | May 2009 | positive

Pretty blue flowers keep coming back and increasing their numbers in a variety of conditions: poor, dry soil, shade, sun. Blooms in May and June.

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