Koningin Fabiola ithuriel's spear
Triteleia laxa 'Koningin Fabiola'
T.G.A.-B.C. 1961, A.M.-B.C. 1961, F.C.C.-B.C. 1962
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Notes
'Koningin Fabiola' ithuriel's spear (Triteleia laxa 'Koningin Fabiola') is a bulb for borders. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It blooms in early to late spring. The flowers are methyl-violet, and each petal has a darker midrib. It is also drought tolerant once settled in.
Pairs well with Gladiolus, Hummingbird's mint, and Buffalo grass.