Triteleia grandiflora Wild hyacinth (Alliaceae)

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Triteleia grandiflora
Wild hyacinth
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The Triteleia grandiflora plant species is found in Western N. America - British Columbia and south to Oregon and Utah. It is a member of the Alliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Wild hyacinth. Some home gardeners know the variety as Brodiaea douglasii. Wats.

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Latin Name:  Triteleia grandiflora
Common Name:  Wild hyacinth
Family:  Alliaceae
Author:  Lindl.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.7   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry to moist soils, often in rocky areas, meadows, or open woods of valleys, hills and in mountains to about 2700 metres[212].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a rich well-drained sandy loam[1]. Likes plenty of moisture whilst in growth followed by a warm dry period in late summer and autumn[200]. Succeeds outdoors in a very sheltered warm position. Plants grow in patches in the wild and these can cover considerable areas[212].

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