grassnut
Also known as: Ithuriel's spear; triplet lily; grass nut
T. laxa is a perennial with linear basal leaves and loose umbels of funnel-shaped, mid- to deep blue flowers 3-4cm in length, on stems to 50cm in early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- grassnut (Triteleia laxa)
- Genus
- Triteleia
- Family
- Asparagaceae
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- Toxicity
- Bulbs
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0-0.1 metre
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
grassnut pictures
Distribution of grassnut
Distribution map
- Native
- Introduced
- Cultivated
Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG
Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of grassnut
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grassnut care guide
- Adequate watering leaf growth period, dry dormant corms fully post bloom
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Adequate watering leaf growth period, dry dormant corms fully post bloom
Fertilizing
FertilizingPotassium-rich bulb feed biweekly before flower bud emergence stage
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, sown with moderate heat as soon as ripe. Separate corms when dormant
Growing
GrowingPlant 8cm deep in autumn in light, sandy, fertile soil. Will need protection from frosts and excessive winter wet
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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