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Golden Brodiaea (Triteleia ixioides): Pretty Face with Yellow Star Flowers

Overview

Triteleia ixioides, known as golden brodiaea or pretty face, produces umbels of bright yellow, star-shaped flowers in late spring. Native to western North America, it thrives in dry summer conditions.

Taxonomy

Family:	Alliaceae
Genus:	Triteleia (try-TELL-ay-uh)
Species:	ixioides (iks-ee-OY-deez)
Synonyms:	Triteleia ixioides subsp. ixioides, Brodiaea ixioides, Brodiaea lutea, Calliprora ixioides, Ornithogalum ixioides

Growing

Plant corms in autumn; well-drained soil, full sun. Drought tolerant once established.

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