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Calochortus Species, Dunn's Mariposa Lily

Calochortusdunnii

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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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Synonym

Calochortus palmeri var. dunnii

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

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)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pink

Maroon/Burgundy

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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WalterT

San Diego, CA (Zone 10a) | July 2004 | neutral

Calochortus dunnii Purdy is a rare Mariposa Lily found in the US only in San Diego County and also in NW Mexico (not New Mexico). It ...Read More

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