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Pretty Face, Golden Brodiaea

Triteleia Ixioides

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Overview

Triteleia ixioides, commonly known as Pretty Face or Golden Brodiaea, is a charming bulbous perennial. Its yellow star-shaped flowers cluster atop 1-2 ft stalks in late spring to early summer. Thriving in USDA zones 4-10, it prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. A drought-tolerant species, it's ideal for xeriscaping or adding a pop of color in rock gardens and borders. Spread is typically around 6-12 inches.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 7–11Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Pretty Face, Golden Brodiaea (Triteleia Ixioides) — Its yellow star-shaped flowers cluster atop 1-2 ft stalks in late spring to early summer
Pretty Face, Golden Brodiaea (Triteleia Ixioides) — also known as Golden Brodiaea or by its scientific namePretty Face, Golden Brodiaea (Triteleia Ixioides) — particularly flourishing in the sunny expanses of CaliforniaPretty Face, Golden Brodiaea (Triteleia Ixioides) — Thriving in USDA zones 4-10, it prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soilsPretty Face, Golden Brodiaea (Triteleia Ixioides) — Triteleia ixioides, commonly known as Pretty Face or Golden Brodiaea, is a charming bulbous perennialPretty Face, Golden Brodiaea (Triteleia Ixioides) — A drought-tolerant species, it's ideal for xeriscaping or adding a pop of color in rock gardens and bordersPretty Face, Golden Brodiaea (Triteleia Ixioides) — Spread is typically around 6-12 inches+23

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
7–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Triteleia
Climate
Temperate

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Pretty Face, Golden Brodiaea (Triteleia Ixioides) — Its yellow star-shaped flowers cluster atop 1-2 ft stalks in late spring to early summer
Pretty Face, Golden Brodiaea (Triteleia Ixioides) — also known as Golden Brodiaea or by its scientific name
Pretty Face, Golden Brodiaea (Triteleia Ixioides) — particularly flourishing in the sunny expanses of California
Pretty Face, Golden Brodiaea (Triteleia Ixioides) — Thriving in USDA zones 4-10, it prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils
Pretty Face, Golden Brodiaea (Triteleia Ixioides) — Triteleia ixioides, commonly known as Pretty Face or Golden Brodiaea, is a charming bulbous perennial
Pretty Face, Golden Brodiaea (Triteleia Ixioides) — A drought-tolerant species, it's ideal for xeriscaping or adding a pop of color in rock gardens and borders
Pretty Face, Golden Brodiaea (Triteleia Ixioides) — Spread is typically around 6-12 inches
Pretty Face, Golden Brodiaea (Triteleia Ixioides) — the Pretty Face typically blooms from late spring into early summer
Pretty Face, Golden Brodiaea (Triteleia Ixioides) — star-shaped yellow flowers
Pretty Face, Golden Brodiaea (Triteleia Ixioides) — is a charming perennial bulb native to the Western United States
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