Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Characteristics
Drought-tolerant
Growth Habit
Upright
Bloom Season
Late spring
Flavour Profile
Ornamental
Suitable for
Outdoor
Seed Type
Non-GMO
Plant Type
Perennial Flowering Plant
Planting Season
Autumn
Fruit Size
N/A
Plant Height
20–35 cm
Light Requirement
Full sun
Water Needs
Moderate
Hardiness Zones
6–10
Container Garden
Suitable
Plant Spacing
10–15 cm
Planting Depth
0.25 inches
Growing Conditions
Sunny
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Golden Brodiaea brighten rock gardens with spring color?
Can Golden Brodiaea brighten rock gardens with spring color?
Yes. Its golden star-shaped flowers are well suited to rock gardens, gravel beds, and other sunny, well-drained planting areas.
Why is Triteleia ixioides also called Pretty Face?
Why is Triteleia ixioides also called Pretty Face?
The common name comes from its bright yellow flowers marked with contrasting darker stripes, giving each bloom a distinctive appearance.
Will Golden Brodiaea return each spring from its underground corm?
Will Golden Brodiaea return each spring from its underground corm?
Yes. It is a perennial that regrows each spring from an underground corm when grown in suitable conditions.
Can Triteleia ixioides be planted in naturalized landscapes?
Can Triteleia ixioides be planted in naturalized landscapes?
Yes. It is well suited to naturalized meadows, native plant gardens, and open woodland edges where it can establish over time.
Do the flowers grow in clusters on tall stems?
Do the flowers grow in clusters on tall stems?
Yes. Several star-shaped blooms are produced in an umbrella-like cluster at the top of each upright flowering stem.
Does Golden Brodiaea prefer well-drained soil?
Does Golden Brodiaea prefer well-drained soil?
Yes. It performs best in sandy or gravelly, well-drained soil and grows poorly in areas with prolonged waterlogging.