About
Starlight' is a cormous perennial, to 50cm tall, with long, narrow, semi-erect basal leaves that begin to die back in early summer as the large, loose umbels of pale yellow star-shaped flowers, each petal marked with a pale purple stripe, appear.
About the genus
Triteleia are cormous perennials with linear basal leaves and umbels of funnel-shaped flowers opening as the leaves die down
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeBulbs
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0-0.1 metre
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Mediterranean climate plants, City and courtyard gardens, Gravel garden
Care notes
CultivationPlant 8cm deep in autumn in light, sandy, fertile soil. Shelter from frosts and excessive winter wet
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by separating corms when dormant
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free