Plant Description
Brodiaea elegans
Harvest Brodiaea (pronounced bro-dee-uh) begins to flower as fields dry out in early summer. It has grassy leaves, and some species of Brodiaea are sometimes mistaken for onions. However, this attractive prairie flower is actually more closely related to hyacinth than onion!
A nodding onion in bloom, with light pink flowers.
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
| Characteristic | Plant Information |
|---|---|
| Height | Up to 2 ft |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Moisture Use | Low |
| Drought Tolerance | High |
| Deer Browse | Deer-resistant, not deer-proof |
| Wildlife Value | Some value |
| Hardiness | USDA Zones 5-9 |
| Bloom Time | June-July |
| Bloom Color | Purple |
| Habitat Type | Meadow or prairie |
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
| Classification | Scientific Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Clade | Angiosperms |
| Clade | Eudicots |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Asparagaceae, sub. Brodiaeoideae |
| Genus | Brodiaea |
| Species | B. elegans |
