Bridges' Brodiaea (Triteleia bridgesii) is a beautiful wildflower native to California, featuring clusters of pale lavender to blue-violet flowers in spring and early sum
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun to partial shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering, tolerates some afternoon shade.
Moderate during growth, low during dormancy
50% intensity
Keep soil moist during active growth, allow to dry between waterings as foliage yellows.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 15-25°C during the growing season. Tolerates cooler temperatures and requires a dry dormant period.
Low
25% intensity
Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer once in early spring.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Bridges' Brodiaea thoroughly during its active growing season (spring and early summer) to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering significantly as the foliage begins to yellow and die back in late summer, allowing the soil to dry out to encourage dormancy.
Pruning Triteleia bridgesii is minimal. Remove any dead or faded flower stalks and yellowing foliage after the plant has finished blooming and its leaves have naturally died back.
This helps maintain a tidy appearance and prevents the plant from expending energy on seed production.
Triteleia bridgesii can be propagated by dividing the corms in late summer or early autumn when the plant is dormant. Carefully separate the offsets and replant them at the same depth as the parent corm.
Seed propagation is also possible but takes longer to reach flowering size.
Repot Triteleia bridgesii every 2-3 years or when the pot becomes crowded. Do this during the dormant season (late summer/early autumn) when the corms are easily handled.
Use a well-draining potting mix, and replant the corms at a depth of about 5-7 cm.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Bridges' Brodiaea (Triteleia bridgesii)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Triteleia |
| Species | Triteleia bridgesii |
Similar in genus Triteleia
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