Oak Creek tripletlily (Triteleia lemmoniae) is a charming perennial wildflower native to California and Arizona, featuring clusters of delicate, star-shaped blue to laven
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, but can tolerate some afternoon shade.
Moderate during growth, minimal during dormancy
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings; avoid waterlogging.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 15-24°C during the growing season; tolerates cooler temperatures when dormant.
Low
25% intensity
Light feeding in spring with balanced fertilizer; 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, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly as the foliage begins to yellow and die back in late spring or early summer.
Ensure good drainage to prevent bulb rot. Dormant bulbs require very little to no water.
Remove spent flower stalks after blooming to prevent seed formation and direct energy back into the bulb. Cut back the foliage only after it has completely yellowed and died back naturally in late spring or early summer.
This allows the plant to store energy for the next growing season.
Triteleia lemmoniae can be propagated by dividing the corms during their dormant period (late summer or fall). Offsets or bulblets that form around the parent corm can be carefully separated and replanted.
Seed propagation is also possible but is a much slower process.
Repotting is generally not necessary unless the bulbs become overcrowded or the soil has degraded. This can be done during the dormant season (late summer/early fall) when transplanting.
Choose a well-draining potting mix and a pot that allows for adequate root development.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Oak Creek Tripletlily (Triteleia lemmoniae)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Triteleia |
| Species | Triteleia lemmoniae |
Similar in genus Triteleia
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