California Brodiaea

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

View additional distribution information on the Jepson eflora

Plant description

Brodiaea californica or by its common name California brodiaea is a species of plant in the genus Brodiaea that is native to California and Oregon.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb, Geophyte

Size

8 - 28 in Tall

Color

Blue, Lavender, Purple

Flowering season

Spring, Summer

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water

Low, Very Low

Soil drainage

Fast, Medium, Slow

Propagation

For propagating by seed: No treatment.

Sunset Zones

7*, 8, 9, 14*, 15*, 16*, 17*, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Natural setting

Site type

Open, grassy places, with gravelly clay or

Plant communities

Foothill Woodland, Valley Grassland

Wildlife supported

Butterflies

Alternative names

Common names:

California Clusterlily

Botanical names:

Brodiaea californica var. californica

Sources

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Additional references for this page:

Jepson eFlora (height)