Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Liliaceae

Genus:

Calochortus

Species:

Calochortus × indecorus

USDA Symbol:

CAIN18

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

40 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

white, yellow, pink

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, native pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Bulbs survive low-intensity fires and can resprout. Benefits from fire-cleared competition in native grassland habitats.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, rocky or sandy soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

Native to regions with dry summers and wet winters

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Germinates best with cool temperatures. Seeds may exhibit dormancy and irregular germination patterns typical of Calochortus.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI