Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Dwarf Brodiaea (Brodiaea terrestris ssp. terrestris) is a native perennial herb that grows in northern, southern and central California. It tends to grow in open, grassy places, at elevations from 0-1500 feet.

Plant type

Perennial herb, Geophyte

Size

8 in Tall

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Color

Blue, Lavender, Purple

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water

Low, Very Low

Ease of care

Moderate

Sunset Zones

5, 7, 14, 15*, 16*, 17*

Site type

Open, grassy places

Plant communities

Foothill Woodland, Valley Grassland, Yellow Pine Forest

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