Overview
Brodiaea coronaria is a tufted bulbs in the genus Brodiaea, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Brodiaea coronaria 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 coronaria is the type species of Brodiaea and also known by the common names harvest brodiaea and crown brodiaea. It is native to western North America from British Columbia to northern California, where it grows in mountains and grasslands. Grow it in full sun and loam and sand soil. In UK gardens it is half-hardy and may need winter protection in colder areas (RHS H3). It works well for 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. It tolerates soil of any pH, well-drained conditions and south-facing, west-facing and east-facing aspects. Plant at appropriate depth in well-drained soil.
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About the genus
Brodiaea, also known by the common name cluster-lilies, is a monocot genus of flowering plants.
Wikipedia contributors, "Brodiaea", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Brodiaea
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 coronaria 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 coronaria
- 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 coronaria?
Brodiaea coronaria prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Brodiaea coronaria need?
Brodiaea coronaria grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Brodiaea coronaria hardy in the UK?
Brodiaea coronaria 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 coronaria?
Separation of corms when dormant in summer.