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blue dicks

blue dicks

Dipterostemon capitatus

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 5aZone 10b

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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
Family
Asparagaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

California native

Native to: California

Seasonality

Bloom Season

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

Season of Interest

Spring

Companion Planting

Plants well with