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Triteleialaxa

Genus
Triteleia (try-TELL-ay-uh)
Species
laxa (LAKS-uh)
Synonym
Brodiaea candida
Brodiaea laxa
Hookera laxa
Milla laxa
Seubertia laxa
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
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
Blue-Violet
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
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:

Amador City, California

Pacifica, California

Sacramento, California

Garden City, Michigan

Bridgeton, New Jersey

Houston, Texas

Salt Lake City, Utah

Alexandria, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
neutral
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Hamilton, NY | June 2012 | neutral

Actually I am new at this, I'm not sure if I can ask this here, but here goes! I would like to know my chances of growing this awesome ( ...Read More

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Garden City, MI (Zone 6b) | August 2004 | positive

I enjoy this plant immensely--such a beautiful shade of blue. After a year or so, it begins to spread but not too rapidly. I have it bo...Read More

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Bridgeton, NJ | August 2004 | positive

I planted the Queen Fabiola variety on 5/15/04 in a refurbished flower bed (full sun) - 6 bulbs to a grouping. Growth was evident 10 day...Read More

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Puyallup, WA (Zone 5a) | December 2003 | positive

As a young kid growing up in Northern California I remember the hills being covered with this beautiful blue flower. The stem would be h...Read More

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