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Calochortus Species, Plummer's Mariposa Lily

Calochortusplummerae

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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
plummerae (PLUM-mer-ay)
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Synonym
Cyclobothra plummerae
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
Pale Pink
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
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Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Bulbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Glendale, California

Malibu, California

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