Calochortus purpureus
Calochortus purpureus
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Liliaceae
- Genus:
- Calochortus
- Species:
- Calochortus purpureus
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Geophyte
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, lavender, pink
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, native pollinators
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–60 days
- Notes:
- Germination can be slow and erratic. Seeds benefit from cool, moist conditions and may take multiple seasons to sprout.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI