Indian Valley Brodiaea
Brodiaea coronaria subsp. rosea
Overview
Indian Valley Brodiaea (Brodiaea coronaria subsp. rosea) is a flowering plant belonging to the Liliaceae family. This herbaceous perennial flower tends to blossom in a variety of colors ranging from white to lavender-pink and yellow, depending on the sub-species variety. This hardy plant is native to a small radius of Northern California and grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and prairies. It often reaches heights of 12-18 inches, with open-faced umbels of blooms comprised of 8-15 individual star-shaped flowers. It is known to attract butterflies, hummingbirds and various other pollinators to its colorful petals.
Care Guide
Watering
Minimal — every "7-10" days.
Light
full sun, part shade.
Pruning
Best pruned in March, April.
Propagation
Seed Propagation, Bulb Propagation, Offsets, Division
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