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Ornamental Plants plus Version 2.0 - 00002154
01/01/98

Brodiaea laxa (Triteleia laxa)--Grassnut

Hardiness Zones: 6 to 8                                     
Height: 18 in  Spacing: 4 in                                
Type: hardy bulb                                            
Flowers: Blue                                               

Comments: Grassnut is native to the Western U.S.  It is     
grown for it starry, blue flowers.  The flower color        
varies in appearance depending on light exposure.  The      
flower stalks are produced in summer.  Provide a sunny      
growing area and a well-drained soil.                       

Cultivars:                                                  
   'Queen Fabiola' - Blue flowers.                          

References for Cultivars: White Flower Farm 1997.           

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