Overview
Brodiaea californica lavender-flowered is a tufted bulbs in the genus Brodiaea, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Brodiaea californica lavender-flowered grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, mediterranean climate plants, patio and container plants, rock garden, wildlife gardens, low maintenance, cut flowers, flower borders and beds, wall side borders and conservatory and greenhouse.
About
Brodiaea californica lavender-flowered is a tufted cultivar of the Brodiaea genus, which comprises herbaceous perennials emerging from corms. This deciduous plant produces narrow basal leaves that typically wither by flowering time in spring. It bears loose clusters of funnel-shaped lavender flowers in full sun, favouring well-drained loam or sandy soils with a range of pH levels. Suitable for sheltered, south-, west- or east-facing aspects, it thrives in various garden settings including rock gardens, patios, and wildlife gardens, and is hardy to UK zone H3.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Brodiaea
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Brodiaea californica lavender-flowered size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs
- Habit
- Tufted
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Wildlife gardens, Low Maintenance, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds, Wall side borders, Conservatory and greenhouse
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Brodiaea californica lavender-flowered
- Propagation
- Separation of corms when dormant in summer
- Pest resistance
- Yes
- Disease resistance
- Yes
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Brodiaea californica lavender-flowered?
Brodiaea californica lavender-flowered prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Brodiaea californica lavender-flowered need?
Brodiaea californica lavender-flowered grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Brodiaea californica lavender-flowered hardy in the UK?
Brodiaea californica lavender-flowered has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Brodiaea californica lavender-flowered?
Separation of corms when dormant in summer.
More in the Brodiaea genus
- Brodiaea californicaCalifornia brodiaea
- Brodiaea coronarialarge-flowered Californian hyacinth
- Brodiaea eleganselegant cluster-lily
- Brodiaea leptandra
- Brodiaea terrestrisdwarf brodiaea
- Brodiaea terrestris subsp. terrestris
