Triteleia ixoides 'Rudy'
Pretty Face
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Pretty Face (Triteleia ixoides 'Rudy') - Description
Easy to grow and tops for it's striking, gorgeous flowers. Blooms like mad in early summer and is one of the best flowers for cutting, lasting extremely long in the vase.
Pretty Face (Triteleia ixoides 'Rudy') - Blooming
Blooms funnel-shaped flowers in umbels on leafless stems.
Pretty Face (Triteleia ixoides 'Rudy') - Growth
Cormous perennials. Height varies depending on variety. One species will grow to approx. 3 ft. tall. Grows best in full sun. Basal leaves die away before flowering occurs. Triteleia works well in a warm, sunny, mixed or herbaceous border. Less hardy plants (those planted in sites with extreme winters), should be grown in a cold greenhouse or alpine house.
Pretty Face (Triteleia ixoides 'Rudy') - Planting
Propagate from the seed when ripe or in early spring, at 55-61°F (13-16°C). Plants grown from seeds take about 3-5 years to mature. Separate corms when dormant
Pretty Face (Triteleia ixoides 'Rudy') - Pest
Prone to rust.
Pretty Face (Triteleia ixoides 'Rudy') - Interesting facts
Triteleia is related to the genus Brodiaea. Native to the grasslands, chaparrals, and pine woodlands of the Western United States. Everything about this flowers comes in threes or multiples of three, lending it the name "Triteleia".
Pretty Face (Triteleia ixoides 'Rudy') - Soil and irrigation
After planting, water less until leaves appear. During the growing season, water liberally. Reduce water again, gradually, after flowering. Keep dormant plants dry and warm. Once established, plant requires no irrigation. Does best in light, sandy, rich soil.
