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Calochortus, Sego Lily, Yellow Mariposa Lily 'Golden Orb'

Calochortusluteus

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Family

Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Calochortus (kal-uh-KOR-tus)

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Species

luteus (LOO-tee-uss)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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eolivas103

Las Cruces, NM (Zone 8a) | May 2014 | positive

This is the 1st year I have planted Calochortus. I am curious whether it will re-emerge for me next year but for now it is going strong.

Kelli

L.A. (Canoga Park), CA (Zone 10a) | January 2004 | neutral

The bulbs must be kept dry during summer dormancy or else the plants will die out.

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