Overview

Triteleia ixioides subsp. ixioides is a clump forming, columnar upright bulbs in the genus Triteleia, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Triteleia ixioides subsp. ixioides grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, conservatory and greenhouse, cut flowers and flower borders and beds.

About

Triteleia ixioides subsp. ixioides is a perennial bulbous plant in the Asparagaceae family, known for its clump-forming, columnar upright habit. It grows from corms and features narrow basal leaves that are deciduous. In spring, as the foliage begins to wither, it produces clusters of funnel-shaped flowers. This cultivar thrives in well-drained loam or sandy soils with a range of pH levels and prefers full sun in sheltered, south- or west-facing aspects. It is hardy to UK zone H4 and is suitable for various garden settings including city gardens, patios, and flower borders.

About the genus

Triteleia is a genus of monocotyledon flowering plants also known as triplet lilies. The 16 species are native to western North America, from British Columbia south to California and east to Wyoming and Arizona, with one species in northwestern Mexico. However, they are most common in California.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Triteleia

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Triteleia ixioides subsp. ixioides size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Bulbs

Habit

Clump forming, Columnar upright

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Conservatory and greenhouse, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Triteleia ixioides subsp. ixioides

Propagation

Seed, Division

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions