Calochortus uniflorus
MONTEREY MARIPOSA LILY, LARGE-FLOWERED STAR TULIP
Liliaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous bulb

Hardiness zones: 6-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.2m
Plant habit
 
0.05m

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Origins: USA

Other Botanical Names: Calochortus lilacinus, C. uniflorus, Cyclobothra uniflora

Other Common Names: Pink Star Tulip, Large-Flowered Sego Lily

 
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Calochortus uniflorus
MONTEREY MARIPOSA LILY, LARGE-FLOWERED STAR TULIP
Liliaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: herbaceous bulb

Hardiness zones: 6-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.2m
Plant habit
 
0.05m

FEATURES

Flowers: mauve or pink

Flowering Time: mid spring to early summer

Leaves: mid green

Edibility: edible bulbs


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits dry style, coastal, cottage & alpine designs

Uses: pot, mass planting, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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