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A. Flowering Characteristics
'Queen Fabiola' flowers in very late spring (June)
and lasts for 2-3 weeks. Plants are 15-20 inches
tall.
B. General Characteristics
1. Origin of species: Northern California
2. Common names: Brodiaea, Long Rayed Triteleia,
Pretty Face, Grass, Triplet Lily, Wild Hyacinth
3. Geophyte organ: Corm
4. Hardiness type: Hardy I - Injured at temperatures
below 23 degrees F (-5C) when planted.
5. Natural reproductive systems and growth and
development requirements: Reproduces by seed and
cormlets and requires a warm (63 to 68F) - cool
(28 to 40F) - warm (63 to 68) annual thermoperiodic
cycle.
6. Primary uses: Beds, rock gardens, and fresh
cut flowers.
C. Cultural Information
1. Bulb sizes: 4/5, 5/6, 6/up cm, in circumference.
2. Planting density: 4 inches apart, 9-10 per
sq. ft.
3. Planting depth: 5 inches to base of the corm.
4. Planting time: Fall
5. Perennialization habit: 1990 USDA Climatic
Zones 5 to 6 with mulch, Zones 7 to 8 without
mulch.
6. Light requirements: Full sunlight, PM sunlight
only, AM sunlight only.
7. Moisture: Tolerates summer drought. Keep moist
during growing season.
8. Animal susceptibility: Not reported.
D. Companion Plants:
Centaurea dealbata, Coreopsis, Digitalis, Hemerocallis
(yellow cvs.), Kniphofia (yellow cvs.), Leucanthemum
(Shasta daisies), Peonies (white and yellow cvs.),
Rudbeckia, Salvia, Verbascum, Rhododendron spp.
(deciduous and evergreen), Cotoneaster, Berberis,
Acer palmatum, Deutzia gracilis, Weigela.
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