Triteleia clementina, the San Clemente Island triteleia, is a rare California native wildflower with beautiful lavender-blue flowers, blooming in spring.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun to partial shade
75% intensity
Prefers bright, direct sunlight for best flowering, but can tolerate some afternoon shade.
Moderate during growth, dry when dormant
50% intensity
Water regularly when foliage is present, then allow to dry out completely during dormancy.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate to cool
50% intensity
Thrives in mild temperatures during its growing season and requires a cool, dry period for dormancy.
Low
25% intensity
Benefits from a light feeding in spring; avoid heavy fertilization.
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 thoroughly during the active growing season (spring and early summer), then reduce watering significantly as the foliage begins to yellow and die back in late summer.
Allow the soil to dry out between waterings when dormant. Overwatering is a common cause of corm rot.
Remove spent flower stalks after blooming to prevent seed formation and direct energy back to the corm.
As the foliage naturally yellows and dies back in late summer, it can be tidied up or left to decompose, providing natural mulch. No extensive pruning is required.
Propagation is primarily by division of the corms during the dormant season (late summer to early autumn) when the plant is not actively growing.
Cormels that form around the parent corm can also be separated and replanted. Seed propagation is also possible but slower.
Repotting is typically done every 2-3 years, ideally during the dormant period in late summer or early autumn.
This allows for the separation of any newly formed cormels and ensures the corms have adequate space to grow and divide. Use a well-draining potting mix.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Photos of San Clemente Island Triteleia (Triteleia clementina)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Triteleia |
| Species | Triteleia clementina |
Similar in genus Triteleia
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