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Howell's Mariposa

Calochortushowellii

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Calochortus howellii by Lophophora
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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
howellii (HOW-el-ee-eye)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 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)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Green
Medium Purple
White/Near White
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early 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
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
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
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