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blue dicks

blue dicks

Dipterostemon capitatus

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 5a – Zone 10b

A spring-blooming bulb with delicate clusters of blue to purple flowers held on slender stems. Native to California grasslands, it thrives in dry conditions and is ideal for wildflower gardens and naturalized areas.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
0.5–1.5′ tall × 0.5–1′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

moderate
Zone 5aZone 10b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5a to Zone 10b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Spring

Herb

Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

California native

Native to: California

Function & Care

pollinator nectary

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed

Companion Planting

Plants well with