Shirley Meadows Mariposa Lily

Calochortus westonii

Shirley Meadows Mariposa Lily

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Liliaceae
Genus:
Calochortus
Species:
Calochortus westonii

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Geophyte
Height:
6 in - 1 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Bloom Months:
may, jun
Bloom Colors:
White, Blue

Native Range

United States: California

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rocky, well-drained sandy loam
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to chaparral and woodland areas

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).; then Scarify, then cold-moist stratify for 60 days.

Source: OpenAI GPT-4o