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The triplet lily Triteleia bridgesii (previously Brodiaea bridgesii) is known by the common name Bridges' brodiaea. It is found in the foothills and low elevation mountains of California and Oregon, often in areas of serpentine soil. It is an attractive perennial flower often planted as an ornamental. The plant sends up long, erect green stems which branch near the top into several smaller stems which bear the blooms. The flowers are bright purple or lavender, tubular at first and then opening into six-pointed star shapes.

Plant type

Perennial herb, Geophyte

Size

2 ft Tall

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Ease of care

Moderate

Propagation

For propagating by seed: No treatment.

Sunset Zones

5, 14, 15*, 16*, 17*, 24

Site type

Open, dry moist places, meadows, streambanks

Plant communities

Foothill Woodland, Mixed Evergreen Forest, Yellow Pine Forest

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