ON THIS PLANT
Calochortus splendens is a North American species of mariposa lily known by the common name splendid mariposa lily.Calochortus splendens is native to coastal mountains and valleys of California and Baja California, as far north as Lake County. It is found in various habitats, including chaparral and woodland.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Calochortus
- Family
- Liliaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 9-10
- Mature Height
- 61 cm
- Mature Spread
- 15 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Color
- Lavender
- Flower Size
- 4.57 cm to 7.62 cm
- Bloom Time
- Mid spring, Late spring
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer
- Harvest Time
- Early summer, Mid summer
- Native Area
- Mexico
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Splendid mariposa lily
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