Brodiaea californica
$7.30 – $10.90
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California brodiaea
This perennial bulb in the lily family has an upright growth habit, reaching 1-2 feet in height.
The dainty flowers vary in color from white to lavender and occasionally pink. Blooms from May – July.
Found in open valley grassland and in the dappled light of foothill woodland, California brodiaea grows fast in well drained soils, and prefers dry conditions for its dormancy period in the summer
Sun:Â Full Sun, Part Shade
Water:Â Dry, Light
Soil:Â Clay
Other:Â Attracts Butterflies, Drought Tolerant
| Ecological Value | Tolerant of many soil types |
|---|---|
| Container | D-16-O, D-16, D-16S, D-40 |
| Historical Uses | The Bulbs/corms were consumed by indigenous Californians. |
| Distribution | Endemic to California and is found growing in light woods and open meadows in Northern California |
| Elevation | Between 180-2700' |
| Communities | |
| Habitat | Grassland, open woodland, chaparral, gravelly clay soils or serpentine |
