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Brodiaea terrestris or by its common name dwarf brodiaea is a species of plant in the genus Brodiaea that is native to California and Oregon. There are two subspecies: Brodiaea terrestris ssp. kernensis (Kern brodiaea) and Brodiaea terrestris ssp. terrestris (dwarf brodiaea).

Plant type

Perennial herb, Geophyte

Size

8 in Tall

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Color

Blue, Lavender, Purple

Flowering season

Spring, Summer

Special uses

Containers

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water

Low, Very Low

Ease of care

Moderate

Site type

Open, grassy places

Plant communities

Closed-cone Pine Forest, Foothill Woodland, Mixed Evergreen Forest

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