About

A showy bulb, reaching 15-60cm, with upright stems, strap leaves. It produces bright flowers in blue. 'Royal Blue' is valued in garden settings.

About the genus

Triteleia are cormous perennials with linear basal leaves and umbels of funnel-shaped flowers opening as the leaves die down

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, containers

Care notes

CultivationWell-drained soil, sun
PruningAllow foliage to die back
PropagationDivide offsets
Pest resistanceTrouble-free
Disease resistanceRot in wet soil