Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Liliaceae

Genus:

Calochortus

Species:

Calochortus coxii

USDA Symbol:

CACO41

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

20 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun

Bloom Colors:

pink, lavender

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, well-drained volcanic soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to serpentine soils

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–180 days

Notes:

Seeds require cold stratification and may exhibit erratic germination over several months. Best sown in fall for natural stratification.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI