About
A half-hardy perennial with linear basal leaves to 40cm long. Loose clusters of funnel-shaped, violet blue flowers, with a darker stripe along the centre of each petal, are held on stems to 60cm high in early summer.
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
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeBulbs, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitTufted
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0-0.1 metre
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Prairie planting
Care notes
CultivationIn mild, frost-free areas, may be grown outdoors in light, fertile, sandy soil in full sun. In areas prone to frosts, may be grown in a cool greenhouse or in containers that can be moved indoors over winter, in a peat-free, loam-based compost with added sharp sand. Water freely while in growth; keep almost dry while dormant
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division, separating corms while the plants are dormant. Plants grown from seed may take 3-5 years to mature
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free