Calochortus venustulus var. imbricus

Calochortus venustulus var. imbricus

Native to:
Mexico | Mexico Northeast

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Liliaceae
Genus:
Calochortus
Species:
Calochortus venustulus var. imbricus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte
Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
white, yellow, pink, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, native pollinators
Deer Resistant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–90 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate best with cool temperatures and may have erratic germination patterns typical of Calochortus species.

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch