Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Liliaceae

Genus:

Calochortus

Species:

Calochortus longebarbatus var. longebarbatus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

yellow, purple, brown

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, native pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Seeds require cold-moist stratification and may show erratic germination. Best germination occurs with temperature fluctuation.

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