Monterey Mariposa Lily
Calochortus uniflorus
(c) Adam J. Searcy, some rights reserved (CC BY)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Liliaceae
- Genus:
- Calochortus
- Species:
- Calochortus uniflorus
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Geophyte
- Height:
- 6 in - 1 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Bloom Months:
- apr, may, jun
- Bloom Colors:
- Purple
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: California, Oregon
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to open grasslands and meadows
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Seeds were sown into cone-tainers filled with Sunshine # 1 (a soil-less, peat-based media) amended with micro-nutrients (Micromax) and a slow-release fertilizer (Osmocote 14-14-14). Flats were covered with polyethlene bags and placed in walk in cooler for 90-days.
Source: npn.rngr.net