Plants > Bulbs

grassnut

Triteleia laxa

Genus: Triteleia
Family: Asparagaceae
Common Names: Ithuriel's spear, triplet lily, grass nut [3]

About this plant

T. laxa is a perennial with linear basal leaves and loose umbels of funnel-shaped, mid- to deep blue flowers 3-4cm in length, on stems to 50cm in early summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

H3

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkalineNeutral

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Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Plant 8cm deep in autumn in light, sandy, fertile soil. Will need protection from frosts and excessive winter wet

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sown with moderate heat as soon as ripe. Separate corms when dormant

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverLow MaintenanceCottage Informal

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years