Calochortus barbatus
Calochortus barbatus
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Liliaceae
- Genus:
- Calochortus
- Species:
- Calochortus barbatus
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Geophyte
- Height:
- 40 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink, purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require cold stratification for 2-3 months; sow in fall or after cold treatment.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow at 4°C for 3 months, then place @ 20°C for 3 months. * will rot if medium is too moist; grow undisturbed x 2 years