Dudley's Triteleia (Triteleia dudleyi) is a slender perennial herb from California, known for its delicate, star-shaped lavender-blue flowers blooming in late spring.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun to partial shade
75% intensity
Prefers full sun for best flowering, but will tolerate partial shade. Ensure adequate light during the growing season.
Moderate with drying periods
50% intensity
Water moderately during active growth, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce significantly as foliage dies back. Keep barely moist during dormancy.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Temperate to cool
50% intensity
Prefers cooler temperatures during its dormant period. Protect from extreme heat and frost during active growth.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Light feeding
25% intensity
Apply a diluted balanced fertilizer in spring as new growth appears. Avoid over-fertilizing.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately during the growing season, ensuring the soil dries out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly as the foliage begins to yellow and die back in late spring or early summer.
During dormancy, keep the soil barely moist to prevent corm rot.
Remove dead or spent flower stalks to maintain a tidy appearance and prevent seed formation, which can deplete the plant's energy. Cut back any yellowing or dying foliage in late spring or early summer once the plant has finished its active growth cycle.
Propagate by separating offsets (bulblets) from the parent corms during dormancy. Plant the offsets in well-draining soil.
Natural increases can also occur from seed, but this method is slower and less reliable for achieving specific traits.
Repot Triteleia dudleyi every 2-3 years, or when the pot becomes crowded with offsets. This is best done during the dormant period in late summer or early autumn.
Use a well-draining potting mix in a slightly larger container.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Triteleia |
| Species | Triteleia dudleyi |
Similar in genus Triteleia
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