Triteleia hyacinthina

New! A good replacement for Triteleia laxa Silver Queen, it produces thin stems with airy umbels of variably lavender-tinged, white flowers with green veins and eyes, and two to three strap-like leaves.

Previously classified as Brodiaea and now classified as Triteleia, these perennials bloom after the big spring bulb show and, over time, may self-seed and naturalize. Triteleia is one of the few types of flower bulbs native to the northwest U.S. (others include Brodiaea, Camassia, Dichelostemma and Erythronium). Best planted in substantive clusters for the best effect, they yield delicate, airy umbels of upright, bell-shaped or star-shaped florets on thin, wiry stems, and grass-like foliage. Make sure to snip some stems: they are wonderful, long-lasting cut flowers. Triteleia is best grown in fertile, well-draining soil in full sun to bright shade with winter and spring moisture followed by summer dryness. Plant 4” deep and 3” to 4” apart. Top size corms. . Full to partial sunlight. Bloom time in horticultural zone 5: May/June. Plant 4" deep and 3" to 4" apart. HZ: 6-9. Height: 24".

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