Also known as Foothill Triteleia · Lilac-Flower Wild Hyacinth
Triteleia lilacina, or glassy wild hyacinth, is a low-maintenance perennial bulb native to California, producing delicate lilac-blue flowers in spring.
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 per day for best flowering.
Moderate during growth, low during dormancy
50% intensity
Keep soil moist when actively growing, allow to dry out when dormant.
Well-drained soil
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers cooler temperatures during the growing season and requires a cool, dry dormant period.
Low
25% intensity
Light feeding in early spring with a balanced fertilizer, diluted.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during the growing season, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering significantly once the foliage begins to yellow and die back in late spring or early summer.
Allow the soil to dry out completely during dormancy.
Remove spent flower stalks immediately after blooming to prevent seed formation and direct energy back into the bulb. Cut back yellowing or dead foliage in late spring or early summer once it has naturally withered.
This tidies the plant and supports bulb health.
Divide overcrowded clumps of bulbs in late summer or early autumn when they are dormant. Separate the offsets carefully and replant them at the appropriate depth.
Seeds can be sown in autumn, but flowering will take several years.
Repot Triteleia lilacina every 2-3 years, or when the bulbs become overcrowded. This is best done during their dormant period in late summer or early autumn.
Use a well-draining potting mix and a pot that allows for some root expansion.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Glassy Wild Hyacinth (Triteleia lilacina)
Where Glassy Wild Hyacinth (Triteleia lilacina) is found
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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 lilacina |
Similar in genus Triteleia
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