Brodiaea leptandra - Californica brodiaea, Sonoma brodiaea (Plant)

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A rare and endangered species that is threatened by development, foot traffic and possibly road maintenance. Endemic to Central and Northern California, the small purple petal flow ers are striking with deep purple veins. Plant Characteristics Family Name Themidaceae Species Name Brodiaea leptandra Common Name Californica brodiaea, Sonoma brodiaea Plant Type Bulb Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Inland-Sun, Inland-Part Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Purple, Violet, Lavender Flowering Months May, June, July Evergreen/Deciduous Summer deciduous/dormant Height by Width 2ft. x 1ft. Growth Rate Moderate Endangered 1B.2 (rare, threatened, endangered) Growth Habit Clumping, Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution NCoRI (Napa, Lake, Sonoma cos.) Natural Habitat Open mixed-evergreen forest, chaparral, gravelly soil; below 4,000' Specialty Features Butterflies/Moths Container Plant Under Oaks Show more